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During the current lapse in government appropriations, you may continue to get care or attend currently scheduled appointments with your civilian providers. Your usual out-of-pocket costs will apply.

You may also continue to fill prescriptions at military pharmacies, retail network pharmacies, and home delivery.

However, TRICARE may not be able to process or pay medical claims for services received until funding is restored. The Defense Health Agency is also working with our TRICARE contractors to communicate with healthcare providers on potential delays in payment.

- If you are denied care or informed services are suspended, please contact TRICARE East customer service Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 6 PM (ET and CT) at (800) 444-5445.

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Prepare for flu season: Get vaccinated with TRICARE

With children back in school and temperatures dropping, flu season is quickly approaching. Although most respiratory illnesses share common symptoms, the flu is more serious than the common cold. It can lead to hospitalization and even death in severe cases. Flu season generally runs through fall and winter, and one of the best things you can do to protect your health is get a flu vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the flu vaccine for all people aged 6 months and older (with rare exceptions).

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TRICARE Open Season 2025: Understanding your TRICARE health plan options

Have you ever wondered about the differences between the various TRICARE plans? With TRICARE Open Season 2025 right around the corner, now is a perfect time to learn about TRICARE’s wide range of coverage options. Knowing the differences will ensure the right coverage for you and your family members.

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Get ready for TRICARE Open Season 2025: What you need to know

If you’re a TRICARE beneficiary, mark your calendar: TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 10, and runs through Tuesday, Dec. 9. This is your chance to enroll in or make changes to your TRICARE plan for 2026. Changes you make during this time will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

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Share your experiences with COPD care and treatment at Oct. 17 Clinical Practice Guideline patient focus group

Have you been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD? Your feedback could play a key role in developing and updating clinical practice guidelines across the military and veteran health care systems.

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DHA, BACH Celebrate May as Hearing, Vision Health Month

Hospitals across the DHA celebrate May as Hearing and Vision Health Month, and the specialty staff and clinicians of Blanchfield Army Community Hospital Health System provide a gold standard of care for hearing and vision health readiness.

There was a party recently during Blanchfield Army Community Hospital’s breastfeeding support group, Mom & Me. BACH outpatient certified lactation consultant Audrey Sundbye and Women’s Health Clinic nurse Gimmena Doolittle had a framed certificate and a graduation cap for one young member. Group moms and babies gathered round in support and a dinosaur birthday cake was nearby. Group participant U.S. Army Spc. Jacqueline Kerchner’s son turned 1-year old and reached the 12-month milestone for breast feeding.

BACH Mom & Me provides specialized support to military families

There was a party recently during Blanchfield Army Community Hospital’s breastfeeding support group, Mom & Me. BACH outpatient certified lactation consultant Audrey Sundbye and Women’s Health Clinic nurse Gimmena Doolittle had a framed certificate and a graduation cap for one young member. Group moms and babies gathered round in support and a dinosaur birthday cake was nearby. Group participant U.S. Army Spc. Jacqueline Kerchner’s son turned 1-year old and reached the 12-month milestone for breast feeding.

Blanchfield Army Community Hospital is the latest military treatment facility in the Military Health System to join the Defense Health Agency’s Joint Tele-Critical Care Network.

The JTCCN virtually integrates 24/7 access to highly skilled critical care physicians, or intensivists, from DHA medical centers, or “hubs”, like Naval Medical Center San Diego and Brook Army Medical Center, with “satellite” intensive care units at nearly 20 military treatment facilities worldwide.

BACH ICU joins DHA’s Joint Tele-Critical Care Network

Blanchfield Army Community Hospital is the latest military treatment facility in the Military Health System to join the Defense Health Agency’s Joint Tele-Critical Care Network. The JTCCN virtually integrates 24/7 access to highly skilled critical care physicians, or intensivists, from DHA medical centers, or “hubs”, like Naval Medical Center San Diego and Brook Army Medical Center, with “satellite” intensive care units at nearly 20 military treatment facilities worldwide.

BACH leadership signed a trial training agreement with TriStar Skyline Medical Center November 9, 2022, allowing Maj. Timothy Horrell, a general surgeon with BACH, to work and train along side Skyline employees. This partnership will benefit the Soldier medical providers through experiencing varied medical emergencies our surgeons don't often see at BACH.

BACH Partners with Skyline Medical Center

BACH leadership signed a trial training agreement with TriStar Skyline Medical Center November 9, 2022, allowing Maj. Timothy Horrell, a general surgeon with BACH, to work and train along side Skyline employees. This partnership will benefit the Soldier medical providers through experiencing varied medical emergencies our surgeons don't often see at BACH.

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TRICARE Open Season: Health Plan Options

TRICARE Open Season is your chance to review your health plan options and choose the coverage that's right for you in 2026.

TRICARE Open Season Overview

TRICARE Open Season is the time to enroll in or change your health coverage for 2026.

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FEDVIP and Federal Benefits Open Season

Federal Benefits Open Season runs from Monday, Nov. 10 through Monday, Dec. 8.

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.

Don’t forget to keep your family’s information up to date in DEERS!