When a health issue comes up, knowing where to go for care can make a big difference. Whether it’s an accident or an illness, TRICARE covers a range of health care services—but the type of care you need determines where you should go.

Are you approaching the age of 65? Unlock your health by signing up for Medicare as soon as you’re eligible. Medicare Part A and Part B are required to remain eligible for TRICARE, with limited exceptions. Knowing how and when to sign up for Medicare will help you avoid gaps in coverage and late enrollment penalties.

What’s on your to-do list this summer? Maybe you’re planning to spend time at the pool, go to a barbecue, or take a vacation. But don’t take a vacation from your health this summer. Here are four suggested ways you can use your TRICARE benefits this summer.

Do you have an upcoming trip? TRICARE covers you whether you travel across the country or around the world. Whether you’re heading out for business or taking a family vacation, understanding your coverage options helps you stay prepared for any health issues that might arise.

FORT BRAGG, NC - COVID put many things on hold when it first struck a few years ago. One of the things affected at Womack Army Medical Center was the ability to nominate nurses for the DAISY Foundation Award. Ironically, Womack became so busy during the COVID pandemic, that the program had phased out at the hospital due to the urgent needs of patients during that time.

FORT BRAGG, NC - A maternity fair held at Womack Army Medical Center experienced a high turnout, with more than 400 attendees flooding the event. The fair, designed to provide resources and support to expectant mothers, quickly became a testament to the strong sense of community among new and growing families.

FORT BRAGG, NC – Sometimes being green is a good thing! Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) proudly marks its seventh consecutive year as the leading facility in Single-Use Device (SUD) reprocessing within the Department of Defense/Defense Health Agency and celebrates a decade of receiving the Stryker Sustainability Solutions Environmental Excellence Healthy Hospital Award.

FORT BRAGG, NC—Womack Army Medical Center celebrates a significant milestone as we open the physical therapy clinic embedded in Clark Health Clinic today, May 15, following a decade-long initiative to establish full scope physical therapy services within the clinic. “This allows Soldiers to complete their medical services within one footprint,” said Capt. Jessica Tan, Officer in Charge of Clark Physical Therapy Clinic. “By increasing access to care and managing musculoskeletal injuries more effectively, the clinic will contribute significantly to the overall readiness and deployability of service members.”

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.

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