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.

If you have a scheduled appointment or other business at the MTF, please verify with your provider or applicable office within the MTF to ensure there are no changes in schedule. To learn how the lapse in appropriations affects your TRICARE benefit, visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Patient Resources

Policies

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Naval Hospital Bremerton Policies

    Military Health System Policies

    Department of Defense Medical and Dental Reimbursement Rates

    Learn more about being reimbursed for medical and dental expenses.

    DHA’s Commitment to Serving Every Person with Equal Dignity and Respect

    The DHA is proud to serve our beneficiaries and is committed to ensuring that all patients receive excellent care. DHA has established, in writing, policies that maintain formal and informal processes for patients to undertake when they believe otherwise.

    References

    DHA Administrative Instruction 101, Processing Procedures for Complaints Involving Discrimination in Military Health System (MHS) Health Programs and Activities
    DHA Procedural Instruction 6025.02, Nondiscrimination in Military Health System (MHS) Programs and Activities
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