Are you getting ready to retire from active duty or the National Guard or Reserve? You should know there are some steps to take to ensure your TRICARE coverage continues as you make the transition to civilian life. This article explains what you need to do to keep your TRICARE benefit in retirement.

Did you know that Medicare Part A and Part B costs change each year on Jan. 1? If you have TRICARE For Life or you’ll become eligible for Medicare this year, now is a good time to review these costs.

When you get care at a military hospital or clinic, your safety, comfort, and privacy are top priorities. The Defense Health Agency recently published its chaperone policy across all military hospitals and clinics worldwide. You can request a chaperone for any physical exam or medical or dental visit.

Do you get care at a military hospital or clinic? Starting Jan. 20, you’ll be able to access lab results, radiology reports, pathology reports, and clinical notes immediately through the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal.

After nearly two years of visionary leadership, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Deydre Teyhen relinquished directorship of the Defense Health Network–National Capital Region on April 14, leaving behind a health system that is a benchmark for integration, innovation, and operational readiness within the Military Health System.

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As part of our ongoing commitment to patient safety and public health, Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center urges patients and their families to limit the number of people accompanying a loved one to the emergency room. With the current increase in seasonal illnesses such as the cold, flu, and respiratory infections, we are advising that only essential visitors should be in ER waiting areas.

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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.

TRICARE covers age-appropriate doses of vaccines, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Need technical assistance with accessing the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal? Beneficiaries are encouraged to contact the Defense Manpower Data Center web support.

This video is an introduction to the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal.