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Beginning March 3, 2026, the Main Gate to Naval Hospital Pensacola will remain closed until further notice. Access to the hospital must be obtained via Corry Station and then through the back gate (gate 10). Please be advised that access to Military installations and facilities will require 100% DBIDs verification. This means ALL personnel attempting to gain access must have a valid VA, Retiree, dependent, DBIDs or CAC card. If attempting to gain access without the proper authorization, personnel can obtain a day pass by visiting the Visitor’s Center on NAS and requesting access with a REAL-ID. Please review the attached map for directions to the Hospital via gate 10 and allow yourself an additional 30 minutes of travel time to avoid delays in care.

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Feature | April 20, 2026

How a Benefit Gets Covered

By TRICARE Communications

FALLS CHURCH, Va.  –  

Ever wonder how a new treatment, drug, or medical device becomes covered by TRICARE?

In this video, we break down the step-by-step process TRICARE must follow before making a new benefit available to beneficiaries.

You’ll learn:

  • How federal law defines what can and can't be covered by TRICARE
  • Why only Congress can change rules to change what is covered
  • How medical experts ensure treatments are safe and effective
  • What happens behind the scenes before a benefit becomes available

Learn more about covered services.

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