Family Member Fact Sheet (Page 2)

Post Deployment Health Reassessment:
A message to the families of Service members…

We know that deployment health concerns may not be noticed immediately after deployment. After your loved one gets back home and settles back into life and work, you may notice things are not quite right. Your concerns may be mild, or they may be more troublesome. They may affect your entire family. And, your loved one may not know the best place to go to find out what to do about it. The PDHRA program gives your loved one an opportunity to access care after returning from deployment.

If you or your loved one recognize any health-related issues that need to be addressed, you don’t have to wait for the PDHRA. Encourage your loved one to seek health care advice for any health problems or issues they may have. Active duty members should contact their primary care provider. Reserve component members should use the TRICARE benefits they have earned (six-months of benefits after returning from deployment), Veteran’s Administration benefits (2-years after returning from deployment) or contact their personal health care provider.

You can help by encouraging your loved one to take advantage of the PDHRA program when their unit or commander notifies them that it is time to participate in the program – about three- to six-months after their return from deployment. Remind your loved one that the PDHRA program is another opportunity to take advantage of the health care services provided to them. Encourage them to participate in the program.

If you or your loved one has questions about the PDHRA program, information is available at http://fhpr.osd.mil/pdhrainfo or by calling the Deployment Health Help Line at 1-800-497-6261.

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