The shortage of baby formula is having an impact on millions of families. This includes military families living in the U.S. and overseas. It’s important you know what TRICARE does and doesn’t cover. Here are a few questions and answers about infant formula coverage to help.

MHS Video Connect, the Defense Health Agency's new comprehensive telehealth platform, puts Military Health System patients at the center of care by meeting them where they are – at home, their duty station, or wherever they happen to be. Open to all active duty service members, retirees, and their families enrolled in a military hospital or clinic, this web-based platform empowers patients to meet with their military health provider virtually through live video on any internet-connected computer, tablet, or mobile device.

When a disaster strikes, blood is needed immediately, there is no time to wait for donations. Donate today, to prepare for tomorrow. Find where you can donate blood through the Armed Services Blood Program. One donation can save up to 3 lives. https://www.militaryblood.dod.mil/

As of May 1, the Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP) is available both in the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS). United Concordia Companies, Inc. (United Concordia) administers the ADDP benefits worldwide.

Fort Rucker Army Base, Al - Memorial Day Holiday Hours Lyster Army Health Clinic Monday, May 30: Memorial Day Holiday, Closed Pharmacy services also close during clinic closures.

In response to misinformation circulating on social media regarding baby formula and shortages due to supply chain issues please note that while TRICARE covers medically necessary foods (i.e., for inborn errors of metabolism), TRICARE DOES NOT COVER REGULAR BABY FORMULA FOR OTHERWISE-HEALTHY INFANTS.

Beginning Monday, March 7, Lyster Army Health Clinic will begin distributing at-home COVID test kits to TRICARE beneficiaries. The test kits will be available for pick up at the Lyster Army Health Clinic's AOD Desk at the front of the clinic from 3 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (excluding holidays and training days). Please remember to bring your military ID card for pick up.

Pharmacy Patient Call-In Voicemail is currently experiencing IT issues. As we work on addressing these concerns, the voicemail capability is temporarily unavailable. The patient call in lines are still open during normal business hours (344-255-7178/7175) for medication specific questions.