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How to Make Enrollment Changes Outside of TRICARE Open Season

In case you missed it, the annual TRICARE Open Season and the Federal Benefits Open Season ended on Dec. 9. The next open season will take place in the fall of 2020. If you didn’t enroll or make a change to your TRICARE health plan during open season, you must wait until the next open season unless you have a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event (QLE).

U.S. Air Force Kathryn Klein, right, an aerospace medical service specialist with 182nd Medical Group, Illinois Air National Guard, administers an influenza vaccination during drill weekend at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., Dec. 8, 2019. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses, and the best prevention is getting a flu vaccine each year. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Paul R. Helmig II)

Women's Health Tips From TRICARE: Get Annual Exams, Exercise, Eat Healthy

October is Women’s Health Month. It’s never too early or too late to improve your health. You should always feel empowered to take command and ownership of your health. Before your next visit, make a list of questions to ask your provider that address any health concerns and issues you may have, even if you feel healthy. Prevention is the best medicine.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Courtney Lott, a 35th Dental Squadron dental technician, points to her teeth during a National Dental Health Month workshop at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2019. This event provided models for children to apply the techniques shared about proper oral hygiene. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)

Dental Care Tips for Kids Using TRICARE Dental Program

From babies to teenagers, practicing good dental hygiene is important for children of all ages. Parents play a critical role in developing these positive, healthy behaviors at a young age. Because February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, here are some tips to help keep your child’s teeth healthy and strong through the years.