Do you live in the West Region? Do you have TRICARE Prime? You should know that the Defense Health Agency has extended the West Region referral approval waiver through June 30. TRICARE-authorized specialty care providers don’t need to wait for TriWest Healthcare Alliance to approve referrals issued by your primary care manager before providing outpatient care.

Do you currently live in the TRICARE West Region? Do you pay for your TRICARE coverage using a bank electronic funds transfer, credit card, or debit card? If you haven’t done so already, you must securely provide your payment information to the West Region contractor, TriWest Healthcare Alliance, by April 30. If you haven’t submitted payment to TriWest by April 30, you and your family members will be disenrolled from your TRICARE plan on May 1. This disenrollment is retroactive to your paid-through date.

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Spring is one of the most important times of year to become “tick smart” by learning about the risks ticks pose and how to avoid tick bites.

Did you know that Saturday, April 26, is the next National Drug Take Back Day? It’s a day to safely dispose of unwanted, expired, or excess medications. But it’s also important to know that military pharmacies offer ways to safely dispose of drugs all year long through the Military Health System Drug Take Back program.

A physical therapist from Munson Army Health Center will be available at the Fort Leavenworth Post Exchange on Tuesday, May 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to meet with community members and discuss the rehabilitation services offered at Munson.

A group of military health professionals from Munson Army Health Center, Fort Leavenworth, recently participated in a one-day continuing education Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Symposium in Overland Park, Kansas designed to enhance their medical readiness skills in rehabilitative musculoskeletal care and orthopedics.

The Armed Forces Wellness Center (AFWC) offers a variety of free services to improve the overall well-being of service members, their families, and retirees. These services focus on health education and self-care, empowering individuals to take control of their health and improve their quality of life.

A key element of mission success in the Army is knowing how to maximize personnel effectively—leveraging talents, expanding skill sets, and ensuring every Soldier is prepared to step in wherever they're needed. One example of this mindset in action is a U.S. Army medical logistics specialist at Munson Army Health Center currently supporting the audiology mission part time to meet demand for annual hearing tests on Fort Leavenworth.

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.