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TRICARE News and Update

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TRICARE Open Season 2024: A Message from Chief Johnson

The Defense Health Agency's Senior Enlisted Leader, Chief Master Sgt. Tanya Y. Johnson, provides a message about TRICARE Open Season 2024.

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TRICARE Now Covers Hearing Aids for Children of Military Retirees

TRICARE has recently expanded its hearing aid coverage to include eligible children of retired service members. This new coverage results from a new statute. It aims to improve access to life-changing medical technology and help eligible children of retired service members get the hearing aids they need.

"OPEN SEASON IS HERE!"

TRICARE Open Season 2024 Is Here

TRICARE Open Season is Nov. 11–Dec. 10, 2024. Open season applies to you if you're enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE Prime, the US Family Health Plan, or TRICARE Select.

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TRICARE Open Season 2024 Begins: Learn if You Need To Take Action

Have you considered changing your family’s TRICARE health plan for 2025? Now is your opportunity: TRICARE Open Season starts Nov. 11 and runs through Dec. 10.

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

Chief Johnson stands in front of plain background.

TRICARE Open Season 2024: A Message from Chief Johnson

The Defense Health Agency's Senior Enlisted Leader, Chief Master Sgt. Tanya Y. Johnson, provides a message about TRICARE Open Season 2024.

"OPEN SEASON IS HERE!"

TRICARE Open Season 2024 Is Here

TRICARE Open Season is Nov. 11–Dec. 10, 2024. Open season applies to you if you're enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE Prime, the US Family Health Plan, or TRICARE Select.

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Open Season 2024 and Region Changes

TRICARE Open Season is Nov. 11–Dec. 10, 2024. Even if you're not changing your plan, you may need to take action due to region changes taking effect on Jan. 1, 2025.

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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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