May 31, 2022

TRICARE Fact Sheet Helps You Find Your Right Dental Plan

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Want to get the most out of your TRICARE dental coverage? Remember that dental coverage is separate from TRICARE’s medical coverage. Your dental coverage is based on who you are. So, it’s important to know the difference between plans. To learn what each dental plan offers and whether you qualify, you can start with the TRICARE Dental Options Fact Sheet.

May 26, 2022

Get the Latest COVID-19 Info on Boosters and Treatment

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you continuing to protect yourself against COVID-19? Scientific evidence shows that the COVID-19 vaccines and booster doses are effective in protecting people. They protect people both from infection and especially from severe outcomes of the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now recommending a second COVID-19 booster for people in certain groups, and a first booster for children ages 5 through 11.

May 23, 2022

TRICARE Answers Your Questions About Baby Formula

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The shortage of baby formula is having an impact on millions of families. This includes military families living in the U.S. and overseas. It’s important you know what TRICARE does and doesn’t cover. Here are a few questions and answers about infant formula coverage to help.

May 17, 2022

TRICARE Active Duty Dental Program Helps Ensure Dental Readiness

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — As of May 1, the Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP) is available both in the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS). United Concordia Companies, Inc. (United Concordia) administers the ADDP benefits worldwide.

May 12, 2022

Is TRICARE Young Adult Right for Your Child?

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Is your child turning age 21 or graduating from college soon? Though they lose regular TRICARE coverage upon turning age 21 or age 23 if enrolled full time at an approved college, many young-adult children can continue to get medical and pharmacy benefits up until age 26 through TRICARE Young Adult (TYA).

May 10, 2022

How Does TRICARE Change When You Retire from Active Duty?

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Many active duty service members (ADSMs) may eventually retire from their branch of the uniformed services. If you’re an ADSM, are you prepared to make the transition to civilian life?

May 4, 2022

New TRICARE Dental Program Premiums Effective May 1

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP)? If you are, you should know that the TDP monthly premiums changed on May 1. The new premium rates are in effect for the TDP plan year, which runs from May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023.

May 3, 2022

Get Answers to Your Pharmacy Questions at TRICARE May 19 Webinar

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you have questions about your pharmacy benefit? Maybe you want to learn more about your options for filling your prescriptions or resources to help make managing your prescriptions easier.

April 28, 2022

10 TRICARE Health Care Terms You Should Know

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Have you recently come across a health care term and weren’t quite sure what it meant? It’s OK. Health care coverage is full of terms you may not know. To help you better understand your TRICARE benefit, here’s a list of commonly used health care terms and definitions.

April 21, 2022

Pharmacy Benefit Questions? Check Out This Handbook

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you want to learn more about your prescription drug coverage? The TRICARE Pharmacy Program Handbook can help you get the most out of your pharmacy benefit.