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News | March 11, 2020

Got Feedback About TRICARE Publications? Take the Survey

Do you love TRICARE newsletters, or are fact sheets answering your questions? TRICARE wants to hear your feedback. Your comments, suggestions, and questions help to create better content and improve your TRICARE benefit resources.

TRICARE has brochures, handbooks, newsletters, and more. You can view all products online, or download and print them from the TRICARE Publications page. You’ll find content on a variety of topics related to your TRICARE healthdental, and pharmacy benefits. Find answers to commonly asked questions about eligibility, enrollment, getting care, and costs.

Keep in mind new publications are added to the website and updated often to reflect TRICARE changes. If you have ideas for new topics for future publications or want more of a particular topic, share your feedback.

This is your benefit. Use these publications to help you take command of your health. Then take the publications survey. TRICARE values your thoughts, and wants to hear from you.
 
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