Blogs

The Defense Health Agency, Office of Program Integrity has received a significant number of concerns from TRICARE beneficiaries regarding unsolicited attempts by “Call Centers” to encourage them to provide personal identifying information and health information so that they can allegedly provide prescribed cream medications to the TRICARE beneficiary. TRICARE and its contractors never call and ask for personal identifying information or health information. Beneficiaries can report the issue to Express Scripts Inc. — Express Scripts Fraud Tip Hotline: 866-759-6139; email: TRICAREfraudtip@express-scripts.com.

Nov. 30, 2017

TRICARE Is Changing. Here's How It Affects You

Nearly 10 million people will be affected when TRICARE changes in January. Here's what you need to know now to make sure you're covered.

Nov. 14, 2017

How Kids Are Helping Bridge the Military-Civilian Divide

Being a military kid can be hard, but thanks to a new initiative, their civilian counterparts are understanding and helping them more and more.

A male service member hugs a female family member.

Nov. 8, 2017

You Know You're a Military Family When.

Military life is pretty unique. If you can check any of the items off this list, you've probably experienced that lifestyle first-hand!

An airman hugs several members of his family.

Nov. 7, 2017

National Veterans and Military Families Month

Our military families serve as well so they're worth all we can provide for them. Be sure to thank them for their sacrifices this month.

Marines stand at a table and talk to civilians.

Oct. 31, 2017

DoD Career Programs Offer Great Perks to Students, Recent Grads

Looking for a federal job? The DoD's Pathways Programs are a great way for students and recent grads to find internships and employment.

Oct. 29, 2017

Flu Vaccine Helps Protect Family Members and You

The flu season is here and military health officials are stressing the importance of the flu vaccine on preventing the virus and ensuring medical readiness for service members and their families.

Different colored peppers sit on shelves in a grocery store.

Oct. 26, 2017

Transforming Commissaries for the 21st Century

Commissaries are a vital part our military community, but the entire resale ecosystem is in a state of transformation, and so we must be, too.

Sept. 29, 2017

Armed with Science: A Family's Smile - How Walter Reed Specialists Repaired Infant's Cleft Palate

Craniofacial team at Walter Reed repairs baby's lip and provides comfort to a military family.

A woman kneels to place an object on top of a grave stone that has an American flag and flowers next to it.

Sept. 22, 2017

Gold Star Mother’s Day: Who They Are, What It’s All About

Gold Star Mothers keep the memories of their fallen service members alive all year round. On Gold Star Mother’s Day, we remember their sacrifices, too.