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This video walks through how to get started with TRICARE, how to get care, what TRICARE includes, and some basic health cost information.

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Welcome to TRICARE! TRICARE is the uniformed services healthcare program for active duty service members, active duty family members, National Guard and Reserve members and their family members, retirees and retiree family members, survivors, and certain former spouses worldwide.

This video walks through how to get started with TRICARE, how to get care, what TRICARE includes, and some basic health cost information.

Learn more at TRICARE 101.

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TRICARE: More Than a Benefit

TRICARE: More Than a Benefit

TRICARE is more than a health plan – it's peace of mind for military families around the world. Hear directly from TRICARE beneficiaries as they share how TRICARE has supported them through every stage of military life.

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BJACH Demonstrates the TRICARE Q-Anywhere Mobile App

Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital demonstrates how beneficiaries can use the free TRICARE Q-Anywhere mobile app to join the pharmacy queue, receive real-time updates, and know when it’s time to pick up their prescription.

Global Nurse Advice Line: Your Partner in Health

The Global Nurse Advice Line connects TRICARE beneficiaries with registered nurses by phone, chat, or video. It’s available 24/7, and it’s free.

How to Find and Choose a TRICARE Provider

Finding and choosing a TRICARE provider depends on your TRICARE plan and what region you live in.

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The Crushing Weight of the Unseen

You can't just "shake off" severe depression. CW3 Andrew Goebel tried. Goebel tells his journey from the lowest point of his life to walking through the doors of Irwin Army Community Hospital. He shares how mental health treatment turned his life around, brought his productivity back, and made him the Soldier he was meant to be.

From College to Career: Understanding TRICARE Young Adult Coverage

As young adults reach major milestones, their TRICARE health coverage options may change. Understanding those options early can help you make confident decisions about future care. In this video, we break down TRICARE Young Adult coverage, including who’s eligible, how long dependent coverage lasts, and the key differences between TYA-Prime and TYA-Select.

How a Benefit Gets Covered

Ever wonder how a new treatment, drug, or medical device becomes covered by TRICARE? In this video, we break down the step-by-step process TRICARE must follow before making a new benefit available to beneficiaries.

Patient and Family Partnership Councils

Patient and Family Partnership Councils capture the voices and insights of patients and families to improve the health care experience at military hospitals and clinics around the world.

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Unlock Your Health by Getting Vaccinated

TRICARE covers age-appropriate doses of vaccines, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Technical Support for MHS GENESIS

Need technical assistance with accessing the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal? Beneficiaries are encouraged to contact the Defense Manpower Data Center web support.

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What is MHS GENESIS Patient Portal?

This video is an introduction to the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal.

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TRICARE Covered Mental Health Services

Are you feeling anxious or on edge? TRICARE covers mental health services that can help.

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