TRICARE Basics
Discover the basics of TRICARE health insurance, including coverage options and how to access care. Get the support you need to stay healthy. Read more.
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TRICARE and Non-Covered Services
What to know about TRICARE and non-covered services. TRICARE is designed to provide comprehensive healthcare coverage for qualifying military members and their families. However, there are services they don’t cover. This can complicate things, especially if the service is something you think you need to have. Here is a little bit about what you need… Read more »
Telemedicine Options Through TRICARE For Your Mental Health
As a TRICARE recipient, you are eligible for telemedicine services that connect you with therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists. Learn more.
The Near Patient Program is Helping Military Families Overseas
The Near Patient Program is Helping Military Families Overseas The Near Patient Program was created to give TRICARE Families overseas extra support. The program allows families to find the access they need to medical and non-medical professionals in their overseas locations. When stationed overseas, you might have some trouble figuring out where to go for… Read more »
The 10 Best Medical Benefits for the Military & Their Families
Explore the best medical benefits military members receive through TRICARE, including dental care and support for new moms.
TRICARE Covers Doulas, Lactation Consultants, and Lactation Counselors
TRICARE began covering labor doulas, lactation consultants, and lactation counselors on January 1, 2022, as long as certain conditions are met. Learn more.
TRICARE Pharmacy Network: Walmart & Sam’s Club Out
As of 15 December 2021, Walmart and Sam’s Club will no longer take TRICARE. But there are still many options for getting your prescriptions. Find out where.
Tricare Dental Premiums to Increase Soon
Beginning in May 2021, the premiums for Tricare Dental coverage will be increasing slightly. Service Members should start noticing the coverage increase during the May pay period. The increases will range from $0.05 to $0.47 depending on the Service member’s status and the number of dependents covered by the program. Learn more.
TRICARE to Provide Free Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain
TRICARE beneficiaries in select states who have a documented diagnosis of low back pain will receive three free physical therapy visits. The goal of the demonstration is to determine whether waiving physical therapy cost-sharing will incentivize more beneficiaries to attend physical therapy, which may in turn reduce overall healthcare costs and improve patient outcomes.
More Provider Choices for Some TRICARE Recipients
There are a number of changes to the TRICARE program every year. The most recent proposed change will allow the option for some military families and retirees to choose a different health network apart from the current East and West regions available. Presently, Humana Military Healthcare Services holds the TRICARE East contract and Health Net Federal Services holds the TRICARE West contract.