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.

The Fort Drum Medical Department Activity and Guthrie Army Health Clinic will remain open for care throughout the duration of the lapse in appropriations. 

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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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

Fort Drum and Guthrie AHC Policies

  • Needlestick and Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Protocol (113KB .PDF)
    Needlestick and Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Protocol, provided by Occupational Health.
    • Policy Identification Number: January 2017
    • Policy Type: Military Clinic
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Military Health System Policies

Health Care Equity Statement 

The DHA is proud to serve our beneficiaries and is committed to ensuring that all patients receive excellent care. DHA has established, in writing, a policy that its programs are conducted without discrimination, and maintains 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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