TRICARE has issued disaster alerts in four states since March 31, with beneficiaries in the affected regions able to secure emergency prescription refills.
The active alerts, as of April 6:
- Arkansas: Benton and Washington counties, through April 10, after a tornado.
- Florida: Jackson, Leon, and Washington counties, through April 11, after a tornado.
- Mississippi: Jackson, Hinds, and Rankin counties, through April 10, after a tornado.
- Tennessee: Sevier County, through April 10, after a wildfire.
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TRICARE has issued 14 disaster alerts since March 1, most in the aftermath of a tornado or wildfire. During an alert, beneficiaries can secure a prescription refill by taking their prescription bottle to any pharmacy in the TRICARE network. Find a participating pharmacy via the Express Scripts pharmacy locator or by calling (877) 363-1303.
Along with updated alerts, TRICARE’s disaster information website also includes disaster-preparation advice, checklists for what to do before and after a weather emergency or other disaster, and links to relief agencies.
Reserve-component members activated during a disaster or other emergency also may see changes to their TRICARE eligibility, as TRICARE considers activation a qualifying life event. Get more information on available plans at this link.
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