There will be changes to the TRICARE regions in the U.S. on Jan. 1, 2025. While there will still be two TRICARE regions, six states currently in the East Region will move to the West Region. There are also some zip codes in four of these states that will be exceptions to the region changes.

It’s that time of year again—TRICARE Open Season is here. Open season, which began Nov. 11, runs until Dec. 10. During this period, most beneficiaries with TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select can make changes to their health plan for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2025.

The new 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine is now available. Getting vaccinated helps protect not just you, but also your family members and fellow community members.

Navigating your healthcare appointments at military hospitals and clinics is convenient with the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal’s scheduling feature.

The California Medical Detachment’s Pediatric Medical Home Clinic offers a full range of services for the youngest members of the Monterey Peninsula’s military community. Located within the Maj. Gen. William H. Gourley VA-DoD Outpatient Clinic in Marina, the clinic serves the children of military service members who serve at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, the Naval Postgraduate School and the Presidio of Monterey, among other local military organizations.

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

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.

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.

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