When it comes to health care costs, “copayment,” “cost-share,” and “deductible” are terms you might hear a lot. But what do these terms mean, and how might they affect you?

The Defense Health Agency announced the five-year extension of the Laboratory Developed Tests Demonstration. The DHA extended the demonstration from July 19, 2023 through July 18, 2028. The DHA also announced that TRICARE will now cover several preconception and prenatal carrier screenings as part of the basic TRICARE benefit.

TRICARE's compare cost tool allows beneficiaries to see the cost of two plans side by side. This video learn how to use the compare cost tool.

Do you need help managing your prescriptions? Express Scripts, the TRICARE pharmacy contractor, has a free, easy-to-use app that can help. The Express Scripts Pharmacy mobile app is a secure way to stay on top of taking your medication. The app is full of useful features, like dose reminders and the ability to approve refills. Here’s a look at some of ...

Learn more about your TRICARE pharmacy benefit and how to find a pharmacy in this video.

TRICARE covers many services that can help get your child ready to go back to school. To see all of TRICARE's back to school covered services visit www.tricare.mil/BackToSchool.

Your TRICARE plan might be only part of your health care coverage. If you have additional coverage through your employer, your spouse’s employer, or a private insurance program, you have other health insurance (OHI). Here are six tips to help you learn how TRICARE works when you also use OHI.

If you have a TRICARE Prime plan, referrals play a big role in how you get health care. A referral is when your primary care manager sends you to see another provider. If your PCM needs to refer you to a civilian provider, your TRICARE regional contractor also plays a role in the referral process.

TRICARE covers three different pharmacy options for beneficiaries to chose from. This video explains what beneficiary's options are and potential out of pocket cost for each.

In case of a natural disaster, one of the most important preparations is to ensure you and your family have your prescription drugs and access to health care services. When the government issues a state of emergency, TRICARE may temporarily change its procedures to ensure that you receive timely medical care.

Summer is a great time to take care of health checkups for your kids. Your child’s school likely requires students to get an annual health exam and be up to date on vaccines. With a new school year around the corner, don’t delay medical appointments for your kids.

Has it been a while since the last time you checked your Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) record? If so, take a moment to make sure your information is up to date.

Do you need to fill or refill a prescription? You have four pharmacy options for filling your prescription. Before you take a trip to the pharmacy, take a moment to learn about these options.

TRICARE offers telemental health services as a part of the telemedicine benefit. This video explains what telemental health services works and who needs a referral.

We will break down the difference between a copayment and a deductible. Learn more about copayments and deductibles by visiting www.tricare.mil/costs.