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Q&A: How TRICARE covers durable medical equipment

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Apr. 20, 2026
You may know someone who uses a wheelchair or walker to get around, or a glucose monitor for their diabetes...
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TRICARE covers well-child care to help keep kids...

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Apr. 16, 2026
Taking care of your child’s health starts early—and regular checkups can make a big difference. TRICARE covers...
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How does a service, treatment, drug, or device b...

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Apr. 14, 2026
Have you ever wondered how a service, drug, or treatment becomes a TRICARE benefit? As drugs and technology...
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How divorce affects your family’s TRICARE benefits

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Apr. 09, 2026
During a divorce or an annulment, you may be concerned about what will happen to your family’s TRICARE...
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How to manage a third-party liability claim with...

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Apr. 07, 2026
Recently injured? Whether it was a car accident or a slip on a wet floor, if someone else is at fault, federal...
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Understanding the TRICARE claims process

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Apr. 02, 2026
When you receive a service, medication, or treatment as part of your TRICARE benefit, filing a claim is the...
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Q&A: Getting services through TRICARE’s Extended...

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Mar. 31, 2026
Military families can have a wide range of needs—and TRICARE has special programs to serve them. One of these...
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Expecting a baby? Learn about TRICARE’s maternit...

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Mar. 26, 2026
Pregnancy can be an exciting time. But it’s also a highly personal experience. Your maternity care choices can...
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April 15, 2025

TRICARE’s Near Patient Program: What To Know

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — For service members and their family members living overseas, challenges like language barriers and unfamiliar health systems may make getting medical care stressful. But getting health care overseas doesn’t have to be difficult. Luckily, TRICARE offers the Near Patient Program to help monitor your medical care and assist you in ten overseas locations.

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Oct. 23, 2024

TRICARE Claim Form Updated To Assist in Processing Overseas Claims

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you’ve submitted a claim for reimbursement, then you may be familiar with the TRICARE claim form, Patient’s Request for Medical Payment (DD Form 2642). In September 2024, this form was updated to include fields that’ll make it easier when filing claims for care received overseas.