05/01/2024
Age 45 or Older? Screen for Colorectal Cancer With TRICARE
FALLS CHURCH, VA, May 1, 2024 - Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer among men and women in the United States—and it’s on the rise among people under age 50, according to the National Cancer Institute.
04/25/2024
VA expands access to care and benefits for some former service members who did not receive an honorable or general discharge
WASHINGTON, April 25, 2024 - Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs posted a final rule amending its regulations regarding character of discharge determinations, expanding access to VA care and benefits for some former service members discharged under other than honorable conditions or by special court-martial.
04/25/2024
National Guard and Reserve Members: Explore Plan Options With This TRICARE Handbook
FALLS CHURCH, VA, April 25, 2024 - Are you a National Guard or Reserve member looking to learn more about your TRICARE plan options? The TRICARE Choices for National Guard and Reserve Handbook is a great place to start.
04/24/2024
What you need to know about the Change Healthcare cyber breach
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2024 - You may have heard in the news about the recent Change Healthcare (CHC) cybersecurity incident, which impacted many health care institutions across America. We at VA want to provide an update on what this incident could mean for you.
04/23/2024
Expecting a Child? Here’s How TRICARE Covers Maternity Services
FALLS CHURCH, VA, April 23, 2024 - Recently learned you’re expecting a baby? Congratulations! This is an exciting time for your family. But you may also have questions about how to get care for yourself during and after your pregnancy.
04/22/2024
Improving Outcomes: How TRICARE Covers Cancer Clinical Trials
FALLS CHURCH, VA, April 22, 2024 - If you have cancer, clinical trials can offer a path to innovative new treatments. TRICARE covers participation in cancer clinical trials sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The NCI is the federal government’s main agency for cancer research and training.