Alert for TRICARE Beneficiaries Affected by Natural Disasters

Alert for TRICARE Beneficiaries Affected by Natural Disasters

Several natural disasters are causing severe disruptions to TRICARE services. MOAA is keeping you informed of temporary changes in operations so that your health care needs are minimally affected.

 

Due to the hurricanes and wildfires, TRICARE has the following special procedures in place in multiple states and territories. 

 

Sept. 7-16, 2017: State of Emergency in parts of California and Washington for emergency prescription refills. 

 

Sept. 7-15, 2017: State of Emergency in Florida, the US Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico for emergency prescription refills and waivers for referrals.

 

Aug. 25-Sept. 15, 2017: State of Emergency in Louisiana and Texas for emergency prescription refills and waivers for referrals.

For further information on emergency preparedness and recovery, please visit the following organizations’ linked web pages:

 

MilitaryOneSource

 

FEMA

 

NOAA