On October 9, 2013, the Defense Health Agency updated their statement about the government shutdown:
"We know that those who rely on the Military Health System (MHS) are concerned about how the government shutdown might impact their health care and are taking appropriate actions to assure that our beneficiaries are cared for. TRICARE beneficiaries using providers in the private sector should feel no effects at this time."
To read the rest of the updated statement, go to: www.tricare.mil/Welcome/