Have you reviewed your TRICARE coverage for 2024? Now is the time, because TRICARE Open Season ends Dec. 12. Open season may be your only chance to enroll in TRICARE coverage or change your health plan for 2024.

For many people, the holiday season brings expectations of joy. But for some, the holidays may be a time of stress, sadness, or isolation. Life events like the deployment of a spouse, the loss of a loved one, and complex family dynamics can affect how we feel during the holiday season.

TRICARE Open Season is here. Now through Dec. 12, most people enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select can make enrollment changes for next year. Open season doesn’t apply to everyone who uses TRICARE.

No matter where you live or travel, it’s important to have the prescription drugs you need. To help make this possible, your TRICARE pharmacy benefit is available worldwide. But overseas, your pharmacy options may vary.

The 42nd Medical Group and Humana Military held a Provider Open House on base to strengthen the relationships with local care providers, Nov. 8, 2023.The open house provided the opportunity for the medical group to connect with over 30 community providers of mental health services to help them understand the base mission, the unique challenges faced by military families, and how providers can better assist military members, retirees, and dependents.

Capt. Ben Schmitt, a physical therapist with the 42nd Air Base Wing's Operational Support Team, was embedded with the 42nd Security Forces Squadron when an Airman suffered a shoulder dislocation during training on his first day in July. Schmitt promptly addressed the injury, averting additional joint damage. His quick response allowed the Airman to continue with their planned permanent change of station two days later without complications

 “Q-Flow is our solution, so patients don’t have to stand in long lines,” said Col. Paul Smith, commander, 42nd Healthcare Operations Squadron. “Beneficiaries can take a ticket and sit down until it is their turn to be called to the window for their prescription. We are trying to improve our customer experience at the medical group and believe this is one step toward achieving that goal.”

Some TRICARE beneficiaries may be eligible for the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, or FEDVIP. This program is managed by the Office of Personnel Management. If you're eligible, you can enroll in or change your dental and vision coverage during Federal Benefits Open Season.

TRICARE Open Season is the annual period when you can enroll in or change your health care coverage for the next year. TRICARE Open Season 2023 is from Nov. 13 to Dec. 12, 2023. Enrollment changes made during TRICARE Open Season will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024.

TRICARE Covers Mental Health Services that Can Help You With What You are Feeling.

TRICARE covers both the MHS Nurse Advice Line and telemedicine services. This video will breakdown the key difference between the two services.