You can’t always predict your family’s healthcare needs. But you can know the most you could have to pay for TRICARE covered services. TRICARE calls this your catastrophic cap. Your catastrophic cap limits how much you and your family will pay for TRICARE covered healthcare services each calendar year.

Did you know that TRICARE beneficiaries can receive a variety of healthcare services via virtual health? These services take place through secure video calls, phone appointments, and other technology platforms. TRICARE virtual health coverage includes primary care, urgent care, mental health, and specialty services.

Do you currently live in the West Region? Do you pay for your TRICARE coverage using a bank electronic funds transfer, credit card, or debit card? If so, and you haven’t done so already, you must provide your payment information to the West Region contractor, TriWest Healthcare Alliance, by Wednesday, April 30. If you don’t act, you’ll be disenrolled, retroactive to your paid-through date. If you have TRICARE Prime, you should also know that the Defense Health Agency has extended the West Region referral approval waiver through April 30.

Are you expecting a baby in 2025? TRICARE covers many services to help you through pregnancy, childbirth, and after your baby is born. Prenatal and postpartum care helps keep both you and your baby healthy by catching any problems early—and, recent updates to the Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration now bring more support options to families worldwide.

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas –The III Armor Corps Commander, Lt. Gen. Kevin Admiral visited Fort Cavazos and the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Soldier Recovery Unit March 21. Accompanied by III Armor Corps Command Sgt. Maj. John McDwyer, Admiral toured the organization’s Adaptive Reconditioning Program, received briefings from staff, and visited with cadre and civilian personnel who contribute to the SRU's success. He also presented coins and medals in recognition of their dedication and hard work.

The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. James Brown during an Assumption of Responsibility ceremony held March 20 in the hospital atrium. Brown previously served as the Garrison Command Sergeant Major at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois.

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The Department of Defense has fully transitioned to MHS GENESIS, the new electronic health record system, along with its MHS GENESIS Patient Portal MHS GENESIS Patient Portal. As a result, the TRICARE Online (TOL) Patient Portal will be decommissioned on April 1. To keep a complete personal record of your medical history, you must log in to the TOL Patient Portal and download your records before April 1.

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – It’s time to shed light on an invisible but devastating injury that soldiers face in combat and training. Traumatic brain injury is misunderstood, often overlooked and has far reaching consequences. On March 21, the Fort Cavazos Intrepid Spirit Center will host an open house from 1-3 p.m., to tour its facilities, meet the team of experts, and learn more about the groundbreaking work they are doing to support recovery from TBI and related conditions.