Jan. 21, 2022

Coast Guard Support Offers Online Tax Filing & Consultation

Coast Guard personnel, employees, and their dependent family members my file their federal and state taxes online for free.

Dec. 13, 2021

TRICARE Pharmacy Network Changes and TRICARE For Life

CVS Pharmacy is joining the TRICARE retail pharmacy network on Dec. 15. At the same time, Walmart, Sam's Club, and some community pharmacies are leaving the network. If you're a TRICARE For Life beneficiary, you may be wondering how these changes affect the coverage of your current drugs.

Nov. 19, 2021

Answering Your Questions About TRICARE Explanation of Benefits

Have you seen your doctor recently? If so, you should have access to an explanation of benefits (EOB). Your EOB is an itemized statement that shows the action TRICARE has taken on claims filed by you or your provider. An EOB isn't a bill.

Nov. 4, 2021

Changes Coming to TRICARE Retail Network Pharmacies

There are changes coming soon to the TRICARE retail pharmacy network. Starting Dec. 15, 2021, CVS Pharmacy will join the TRICARE network. At the same time, Walmart, Sam's Club, and some community pharmacies will leave the network.

Oct. 26, 2021

Check Out New Podcast Episode on Medicare and TRICARE For Life

Want to learn more about the different parts of Medicare? Have questions about which Medicare Parts you need to have TRICARE For Life (TFL) coverage? Check out the latest "TRICARE For Life 101" series episode about Medicare and TFL.

Oct. 19, 2021

Action Required: Renew Your Dependent's USID Card by Oct. 31

Deadlines to use expired Uniformed Services Identification (USID) cards are rapidly approaching. October 31, 2021, dependents of active duty members, and for reserve and National Guard personnel and their dependents. January 31, 2022, for retirees and their dependents, and all other populations in accordance with service policy to facilitate access to benefits, privileges, and military facilities.

Oct. 1, 2021

FY22 Tuition Assistance Policy Announced

ALCOAST 359/21 announces the FY22 TA policy, effective 01 Oct 2021 (Pending the FY22 allocation of funding, this ACN )

Sept. 29, 2021

TRICARE Pharmacy Copayments to Increase in 2022

Do you get your prescription drugs through TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery or at a TRICARE retail network pharmacy? If so, you'll pay anywhere from $1 to $8 more in copayments starting Jan. 1. These costs changes won't affect all beneficiaries.

April 19, 2021

Long Term Care Benefits for the Uniformed Services

​Richard Hartley, USCG Retired, FedPoint | Defense Agencies Account Manger, April 19, 2021 — A long term care event can happen at any age, and the potential financial and emotional strain that comes with it can have an impact on you, your family, and your loved ones.

March 2, 2021

Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) plan

FLTCIP 3.0 is the current Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) plan, available to new applicants. This group long term care insurance plan offers comprehensive coverage, including a stay-at-home benefit and informal care provided by friends and family*, with added premium stability.

May 8, 2020

A Friendly Reminder: Keep Your DEERS Info Updated

Did you know that not keeping your family's information current in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) could delay their access to health care? Errors can also cause delays with your claims and delivery of your prescription. Now is an important time to check your DEERS records.

Jan. 24, 2020

Don't Forget to Update DEERS

Make sure that your records in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) are up to date with your latest life events.

Dec. 9, 2019

Defense Health Agency (DHA) Monitoring Payment Processing Error in TRICARE East Region

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) and Humana Military are working closely together to quickly assist approximately 75,000 TRICARE beneficiaries affected by a payment processing error that occurred on Thursday Dec. 5. For those affected, health care coverage remains uninterrupted.

Oct. 2, 2019

Mark Your Calendars! TRICARE’S Open Season is Nov. 11 – Dec. 9

Do you want to make enrollment changes to your or to a family member’s TRICARE health plan for 2020? Your chance is around the corner during TRICARE Open Season.

Sept. 23, 2019

TRICARE Dental and Medical: Separate Programs, Separate Enrollments

Not sure if you have dental coverage? Did you enroll in a dental plan? Your TRICARE dental and medical benefits are separate benefits. To gain coverage, you need to enroll in a dental plan and health care plan separately.