TRICARE is a major part of the Military Health System that:
- Combines the resources of military hospitals and clinics with civilian health care networks
- Offers several health plan options that:
- Give you access to high-quality health care
- Meet the requirements for minimum essential coverage under the Affordable Care Act
- Provides comprehensive health coverage, including prescription drugs
- Supports military operations and readiness
TRICARE Open Season is the annual period when beneficiaries can enroll in or change their health care coverage for the next year. TRICARE Open Season is Nov. 9–Dec. 14, 2020. Enrollment actions made during this period take effect on Jan. 1, 2021.
Eligible beneficiaries can also enroll in vision and/or dental coverage through Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) during Federal Benefits Open Season, which is also Nov. 9–Dec. 14, 2020.
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6/24/2020
This message replaces guidance issued on March 31. It explains actions military pharmacies are taking to keep services and visits safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it outlines your pharmacy options as a TRICARE beneficiary.
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6/3/2020
TRICARE is announcing the continuation of the temporary exception to policy regarding the use of synchronous telehealth (TH) capabilities (both audio and video) for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Family Adaptive Behavior Treatment Guidance services specifically during this COVID-19 pandemic.
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4/7/2020
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Public Law 116-127, Division F, Section 6006(a), limits TRICARE authority to impose copayment or other cost-sharing for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) testing and related provider visits that result in orders for or administration of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved, cleared, or authorized diagnostic products. In order for the Defense Health Agency (DHA) to implement, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (ASD(HA)) must acknowledge the self-executing authority of the statute and direct the Director, DHA, or designee, to issue guidance implementing the statutory provisions.
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3/31/2020
This memorandum establishes guidance for the use of Telehealth (TH) Information Technology (IT) tools in support of the clinical care required for patients across the spectrum of COVID-19 illness
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11/23/2019
This Open Season and BWE Issue Annex contains products with additional information about how to enroll during Open Season
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11/22/2019
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11/22/2019
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