Jan. 17, 2023

Update Your Other Health Insurance Info for TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The new year is here, so it’s important to take stock of your family’s overall health plan coverage. This is especially true when it comes to other health insurance (OHI). You may have had OHI last year, but now no longer. Or perhaps you’ve recently gained or changed OHI. In any of these cases, make sure your OHI information with TRICARE is current so your health care claims are processed accurately.

Dec. 28, 2022

Know These TRICARE Basics To Make the Most of Your Plan

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Familiarizing yourself with your health plan is key to making the most of your benefits. Here are some TRICARE basics to be familiar with.

Dec. 1, 2022

TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select: How to Decide

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you thinking about your health care options for 2023? TRICARE Open Season, which runs until Dec. 13, might be your only chance all year to make changes to your current health coverage or enroll in a TRICARE Prime option, including the US Family Health Plan, or TRICARE Select.

Nov. 7, 2022

Preview 2023 TRICARE Health Plan Costs

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Every year, TRICARE costs may change based on the law, the federal cost of living adjustment, changes in the cost of health care services and prescription drugs, and other factors. Depending on your TRICARE plan, you may see changes to your costs, including enrollment fees, premiums, cost-shares, and copayments next year.

Oct. 19, 2022

Can Your TRICARE Coverage Work With Other Health Insurance?

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you a TRICARE beneficiary? Do you have other health care coverage in addition to your TRICARE plan? You may have employer-sponsored coverage or government health care plans. Or perhaps you have purchased additional coverage through private providers. Students may have health care coverage through their school. These additional plans are known as other health insurance (OHI). If you have OHI, it’s important to know how you can use it with TRICARE.

Oct. 6, 2022

Five Reasons to Switch to TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Want your prescriptions delivered to your front door? TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery through Express Scripts can help. Take a minute to see how getting your prescription drugs delivered may be right for you.

Sept. 29, 2022

TRICARE Offers Contraceptive Care to Support You, Your Family, and Your Readiness

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Whether you’re a service member or a TRICARE-eligible family member, contraceptive care plays a key role in your overall health, wellness, and quality of life. It also supports your individual and family readiness. TRICARE covers a full range of contraceptive methods, regardless of which health plan you have. And recent changes to TRICARE policies help make sure you’ll have easy, convenient, and timely access to contraceptive services.

Aug. 16, 2022

What to Expect if You Need to File a TRICARE Pharmacy Claim

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — When you use the TRICARE Pharmacy Program benefit, you may wonder if you must file claims for reimbursement for prescription drugs. Here’s an overview of when and how to successfully file pharmacy claims.

July 28, 2022

Have TRICARE For Life Costs Questions? Find Answers Here

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you curious about how Medicare and TRICARE For Life (TFL) work together? Medicare pays first and TRICARE pays second, unless you have other health insurance (OHI). Either way, it’s good to know what costs are involved when you have both Medicare and TRICARE.

June 16, 2022

Continuous Glucose Monitors Now Available as a TRICARE Pharmacy Benefit

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), you’re in luck. TRICARE Pharmacy Program now covers two brands of CGMs. These are the Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 and the Dexcom G6. Previously, CGMs were only available as durable medical equipment (DME) under the TRICARE medical benefit. CGMs continue to be covered as a DME medical benefit, but they’re also now available as part of your pharmacy benefit.