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Below, you'll find links to the latest government guidance and news reports regarding COVID-19.
- VACCINE REGISTRATION (Updated April 1, 2021): VA Registration | DHA Appointing Portal | Find Your State Health Department.
If you believe you may be suffering from the virus and you are:
- A TRICARE beneficiary: Call the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1, to receive guidance. You can also connect with a nurse via web or video chat at www.mhsnurseadviceline.com.
- A VA beneficiary: Contact your local VA facility prior to visiting. You can also send a secure message via the MyHealtheVet portal to receive guidance. Learn more about virtual care options here.
- Outside the VA and TRICARE networks: Call your health provider.
More Vaccine Information
- DoD Vaccine Information
- VA Vaccine Information
- Military Health System Vaccine Information
- National Guard/Selected Reserve Vaccine Information
Coronavirus Resources
- Coronavirus.gov
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Coronavirus Website
- CDC Advice for Higher-Risk Individuals
- VA Coronavirus Website
- TRICARE Coronavirus Information
- DoD Coronavirus Response Website
- Health.mil Coronavirus Information
- Military OneSource Coronavirus Resources
- National Institutes of Health Coronavirus Information
- From MOAA: What You Need to Know About the CARES Act
- Latest Coronavirus News from Military.com
- Latest Coronavirus News from Military Times
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Staff Shortages, Burnout Challenged Military Hospitals During Pandemic
A report found more servicemembers were referred to civilian providers, and some locations couldn’t provide needed services.
Transition and Career
Lost Your Job Because of the Pandemic? This VA Retraining Program Could Help
Thousands of veterans have taken advantage of this benefit, but the funding will end later this year.
Health Care
DoD to Offer Free At-Home COVID Test Kits at Some Military Clinics
The move will make the tests easier for TRICARE beneficiaries to access, but it doesn’t fix a key coverage concern.
Health Care
Medicare to Cover At-Home COVID Test Kits
The change will help TRICARE For Life beneficiaries, but leaves out other TRICARE users.
Advocacy
TRICARE Troubles? Here’s How MOAA Works to Solve Short- and Long-Term Challenges
COVID-related delays and staffing problems show the importance of preserving your earned benefit.
Health Care
Millions of TRICARE Beneficiaries Left Out of COVID-19 Test Reimbursement Plan
Despite not being covered, TRICARE users should still be able to get access to free tests. Here's how.
Finance
VA Restarts Debt, Copay Collection Process After COVID-19 Pause
Debt relief connected to the pandemic expired Sept. 30. Here’s what you need to know.
Health Care
How to Get Your COVID-19 Shot Record Online From the VA
Lost your card? You can download proof of vaccination.
Recommended Reads
Soldiers Have 3 Months to Get COVID Vaccine or Face Discharge
The military's largest branch issued its mandate after the other services announced similar timelines.
Health Care
Study: Suicide Risk Among Veterans Declined During Pandemic
Those who contracted COVID-19 during the study period reported more than twice the frequency of suicidal thoughts, researchers found.
Health Care
Memo Seeks ‘Ambitious Timeline’ for Mandatory DoD COVID Vaccinations
The move comes on the heels of FDA approval for the Pfizer vaccine.
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