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Medicare and TRICARE For Life: Finding Providers

If you have TRICARE For Life, you’ll get health care from Medicare providers. Here’s what you need to know about finding different types of Medicare providers.

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How a Death in the Family May Affect Your TRICARE Coverage

When a family member passes away, it can feel overwhelming to deal with paperwork on top of the emotional burden. This article provides a few steps you should take in the weeks following your family member’s death. Taking these steps can help ensure your coverage continues without interruption.

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Get Your Child Ready for the New School Year: A TRICARE Parent’s Guide

Getting your child’s health care needs taken care of before school starts helps ensure they’re ready to focus on learning. TRICARE covers the essential services that parents need to check off their back-to-school list.

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TRICARE Coverage of Weight Loss Medications: What To Know

Understanding the difference between TRICARE plans and coverage is key to knowing what to expect when filling your prescription. There are different rules about how TRICARE covers these drugs based on your plan.

30th Medical Group News

Col. Eric M. Flake, Joint Base Lewis-McChord medical director, greets and welcomes parents during the developmental pediatrics workshop at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 25, 2022. Flake explained how the Air Force Developmental Behavioral Family Readiness Center collaborates with families that have children with special needs to provide assistance with programs that cater to their specific developmental and behavioral needs. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tiarra Sibley)

Developmental Pediatrics Team Visits Vandenberg

The 30th Medical Group hosted a developmental pediatrics workshop at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 25, 2022.

James Haleski, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron chief of readiness and emergency management, and Dr. Paul Vu, 30th Medical Group chief of aerospace medicine, receive COVID-19 vaccinations, Jan. 6, 2021, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.

Story by Michael Peterson

The 30th Medical Group administered its first round of COVID-19 vaccinations Jan. 6 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.

Technicians with the 30th Medical Group process patients receiving their COVID-19 vaccinations during a POD event Jan. 6, 2021, at Vandenberg Air Force Base.

Story by Michael Peterson

With a Point of Distribution system for COVID-19 vaccines going operational January 2021 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, the 30th Medical Group has since been working continuously to improve their POD efficiency and ease of use.

Staff Sgt. Cody Emery, 30th Medical Group medical lab technician, prepares a COVID test sample for processing April 8, 2021, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.

Story by Michael Peterson

Although vaccination appointments for COVID are being provided to an expanding population at Vandenberg AFB through Operation Fight Back, the 30th Medical Group also remains committed to providing continued COVID testing and contact tracing to maximize base readiness.

30th Medical Group Videos

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Unlock Your Health by Getting Vaccinated

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

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Technical Support for MHS GENESIS

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

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What is MHS GENESIS Patient Portal?

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

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TRICARE Covered Mental Health Services

Are you feeling anxious or on edge? TRICARE covers mental health services that can help.

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