Dec. 9, 2025

Getting care through TRICARE’s Active Duty Dental Program

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Maintaining dental health is a critical part of overall force readiness. Are you on active duty but live far away from your nearest military dental clinic? Or do you need dental care that your military dental clinic can’t provide? You should know that TRICARE offers the Active Duty Dental Program. This program allows active duty service members to get care through civilian providers under certain circumstances.

Nov. 7, 2025

Learn your 2026 TRICARE health plan costs

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — As 2025 comes to a close, now is the time to start thinking about your family’s health care options for next year. You should know that your TRICARE health plan costs will change starting Jan. 1, 2026. Depending on your plan, these costs may include enrollment fees, premiums, cost-shares, and copayments.

Oct. 31, 2025

TRICARE Open Season 2025: Understanding your TRICARE health plan options

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Have you ever wondered about the differences between the various TRICARE plans? With TRICARE Open Season 2025 right around the corner, now is a perfect time to learn about TRICARE’s wide range of coverage options. Knowing the differences will ensure the right coverage for you and your family members.

Sept. 18, 2025

Unlock Your Health: How TRICARE Can Support Your Child’s Mental Health

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Childhood and teen years can be full of ups and downs. It’s normal for kids to be sad or irritable or to have trouble paying attention or interacting with others at times. But sometimes, these feelings and behaviors are signs that your child could need mental health care. Learn how TRICARE can support your child’s mental health and find tips and resources for supporting your child’s well-being.

Sept. 8, 2025

Q&A: TRICARE For Life Coverage of Weight Loss Medications

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Defense Health Agency recently announced it will implement existing regulatory controls regarding TRICARE coverage of weight loss medications, including Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 (GLP-1) drugs, to ensure prescription processing aligns with federal coverage requirements.

Aug. 28, 2025

Q&A: Understanding Eligibility and Coverage With TRICARE Prime Remote

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you live far from a military hospital or clinic, TRICARE Prime Remote could be the right TRICARE health plan for you. While TRICARE Prime is only available to eligible beneficiaries in Prime Service Areas (designated regions that have proximity to military hospitals or clinics), TPR extends coverage beyond PSAs. This plan helps active duty service members and their family members get care when they live or work in areas that are remote from military hospitals or clinics.

Aug. 7, 2025

Get Your Child Ready for the New School Year: A TRICARE Parent’s Guide

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Getting your child’s health care needs taken care of before school starts helps ensure they’re ready to focus on learning. TRICARE covers the essential services that parents need to check off their back-to-school list.

Aug. 5, 2025

TRICARE Coverage of Weight Loss Medications: What To Know

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Understanding the difference between TRICARE plans and coverage is key to knowing what to expect when filling your prescription. There are different rules about how TRICARE covers these drugs based on your plan.

July 17, 2025

Unlock Your Health by Getting Virtual Health Care at Home With TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you know that TRICARE beneficiaries can receive a variety of health care services via virtual health? These services take place through secure video calls, phone appointments, and other technology platforms. TRICARE virtual health coverage includes primary care, urgent care, mental health, and specialty services.

July 10, 2025

Moving Overseas? TRICARE Has You Covered

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you live outside the U.S., you can get high-quality health care through several TRICARE overseas health plans. These plans serve active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, military retirees, and family members living overseas.