April 4, 2023

How to Approve Your TRICARE Home Delivery Prescription Refills

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are your prescriptions enrolled in the TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery automatic refill program, administered by Express Scripts? Here’s a step-by-step guide to approving your prescription drug refills and using the automatic refill program.

March 9, 2023

How Does TRICARE Cover Different Types of Care?

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you know where to go if you break a bone? What would you do if you had the flu? It’s good to know the general types of health care available to you—especially when you need to make a quick decision about where to get care. And knowing how TRICARE covers each type can help you understand your health plan’s costs and rules for getting care.

Feb. 27, 2023

Have Diabetes? Check Supplies, Services TRICARE Covers

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you have diabetes, you know managing it well is vital to you staying healthy from head to toe. And from medical appointments to glucose monitoring and more, TRICARE can help you live your healthiest life with diabetes.

Feb. 23, 2023

Q&A: Getting and Using Referrals With TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — You’ve likely heard the term “referral” in connection with health care. But what exactly is a referral—and how do you know if you need one? A referral is when your primary care manager (PCM) or primary care provider sends you to another provider or specialist for care.

Feb. 15, 2023

Make Your Vision a Year-Round Priority

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Vision and eye health are an important part of supporting an overall healthy lifestyle. Here’s an overview of vision coverage for active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, retirees, and their eligible family members.

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.

Jan. 12, 2023

Start 2023 Knowing Your TRICARE Plan’s Catastrophic Cap

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — What will happen if doctor visits, medical tests, or even hospital stays start to pile up this year? How will it affect your family’s finances? Fortunately, there’s a set maximum amount you’ll pay out of pocket each year for TRICARE covered services. This amount is known as the catastrophic cap, and it resets every year on Jan. 1.

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. 22, 2022

Changes to TRICARE Expected in 2024

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — A new TRICARE contract that facilitates beneficiary health care in the civilian sector, known as T-5, is expected to start in 2024. The changes will improve the delivery, quality, and cost of health care services for service members, retirees, and their families.

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.