The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
Our military hospital remains open and we’re continuing to provide healthcare services. Scheduled appointments and procedures are proceeding as planned, and new appointments continue to be booked. For the latest information regarding TRICARE benefits during this period, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Please be assured, our commitment to providing exceptional care to you remains our highest priority.

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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Video Cover Image

Feb. 1, 2023

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Falls Church, VA — Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is most common in the winter months. Mood disorders like SAD can cause low energy and feelings of hopelessness that can affect your mental health. Learn about TRICARE’s covered mental health services by visiting www.TRICARE.mil/MentalHealth.

TRICARE Urgent Care Video Image Cover

Feb. 1, 2023

TRICARE Urgent Care

Falls Church, VA — Knowing the difference between urgent care and the emergency room can be very important. Urgent care is often the best choice for non-emergency treatments like colds, flus, and minor cuts and burns. To get help finding care call TRICARE’s 24/7 Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-TRICARE or 1-800-874-2273.

TRICARE Breast Exams Video Image Cover

Feb. 1, 2023

TRICARE Breast Exams

Falls Church, VA — Breast exams are an important part of preventative care for women’s health. If you are at least 40- or 30-years-old with a 15% chance or greater lifetime risk of breast cancer, TRICARE covers annual breast exams. To learn more about TRICARE’s services for breast exams visit www.TRICARE.mil/breastexams .

inTransition

Jan. 31, 2023

inTransition: Connecting, Coaching, Empowering

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Defense Health Agency inTransition program is a free, confidential program that offers specialized coaching and assistance for active-duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans and retirees who need access to mental health care when: relocating to another assignment; returning from deployment; transitioning from active duty to reserve component or reserve component to active duty; preparing to leave military service; any other time they need a new mental health provider or need a provider for the first time.

DEERS graphic

Jan. 11, 2023

Importance of Updating DEERS

UNITED STATES — The easiest way to access your medical records is through Military Health Systems (MHS) Genesis. Update all your contact information on DEERS before logging into MHS Genesis, if not it can cause a delay or issue with claims, referrals, or delivery of home prescriptions. Learn more at www.health.mil/MHSGenesis

MHS GENESIS

Dec. 20, 2022

MHS GENESIS Patient Portal Registration

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Registering for the MHS Genesis Patient Portal

Older Adults and Mental Health

Dec. 20, 2022

Older Adults and Mental Health

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Mental health often goes undiagnosed in older adults.

Take care of your child's mental health.

Aug. 18, 2022

Seeking Mental Health Care for Youth

Mental health problems can affect your child's thoughts, mood and behavior. Watch TRICARE's latest video on how to seek mental health care for your child with TRICARE.

Separating from the military means that you leave the service before you retire. You and your family may qualify for temporary health care coverage when you separate from the service. Learn more https://www.tricare.mil/LifeEvents/Separating.

June 27, 2022

TRICARE QLE Knowledge–Separating from Active Duty

Separating from the military means that you leave the service before you retire. You and your family may qualify for temporary health care coverage when you separate from the service. Learn more https://www.tricare.mil/LifeEvents/Separating.

When you leave active duty after serving more than 30 days, you deactivate. Your coverage depends on whether your time was for a preplanned mission or in support of a contingency operation. Learn more at https://www.tricare.mil/LifeEvents/Deactivating.

June 22, 2022

TRICARE QLE Knowledge - Deactivating

When you leave active duty after serving more than 30 days, you deactivate. Your coverage depends on whether your time was for a preplanned mission or in support of a contingency operation. Learn more at https://www.tricare.mil/LifeEvents/Deactivating.

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