TRICARE is the health care program for almost 9.6 million beneficiaries worldwide—including active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, retirees, their families, survivors, certain former spouses and others registered in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). To learn more about TRICARE:
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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.
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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.
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Jun 29, 2023
We will break down the difference between a copayment and a deductible.
Learn more about copayments and deductibles by visiting www.tricare.mil/costs.
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Jun 27, 2023
Moving to a different country, city, region, or zip code is a qualifying life event (QLE). This video explains the steps you should take to make changes to your health plan.
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May 22, 2023
TRICARE covers age-appropriate vaccines, as recommended by the CDC. You can get TRICARE covered vaccines from military hospitals or clinics and network pharmacies at no cost. If you choose to get vaccinated by a TRICARE-authorized provider, like your doctor's office, you may have a copayment or a cost-share for the office visit. To learn more about ...
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Mar 23, 2023
Do you know what a CATCAP is? This video will breakdown what it is and how to understand it.
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Mar 17, 2023
We could all use a refresher every now and then. Watch this video to learn about 2023 TRICARE Pharmacy Program changes. For more information, please visit https://newsroom.tricare.mil/Articles/Article/3252509/4-changes-coming-to-tricare-pharmacy-program-in-2023
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Are you an expecting parent? Are you thinking of having a child? TRICARE is now providing more options to those who are planning to expand their family through the childbirth and breastfeeding benefits under the Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration (CBSD). Learn more https://www.tricare.mil/cbsd.
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Apr 29, 2022
When you retire, your TRICARE options will change and you’ll need to take action. Learn more at www.tricare.mil/retiring.
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Former spouses may have continuing health care options after divorce. Learn more at Caution-www.tricare.mil/formerspouses
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Last Updated: November 28, 2023