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The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status. To learn how the lapse in appropriations affects your TRICARE benefit, visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown
Nurse Advice Line 1-800-TRICARE, Option 1
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 1:00 p.m. for training.