Nov. 23, 2021

Living Overseas? Here’s a Handbook to Help You Explore Your TRICARE Coverage

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Have you and your family recently moved overseas? If so, you’re likely adjusting to new people and new surroundings. You may also have questions about how your TRICARE coverage works overseas. The good news is that the TRICARE Overseas Program Handbook highlights helpful information and resources, so that you can get the care you need.

Nov. 18, 2021

TRICARE Beneficiaries Ages 5-11 Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — On Nov. 2, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) endorsed the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. It’s the latest of several important steps taken by the federal government to end the pandemic.

Nov. 16, 2021

Answering Your Questions About TRICARE Explanation of Benefits

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Have you seen your doctor recently? If so, you should have access to an explanation of benefits (EOB). What is an EOB? It’s an itemized statement that shows the action TRICARE has taken on claims filed by you or your provider. An EOB isn’t a bill. But it will identify what health care services you received and how your TRICARE plan will cover the costs.

Nov. 10, 2021

TRICARE Overseas Program Beneficiaries: Download New MyCare Overseas App

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Finding the health care resources you need can be difficult, especially if you’re living or traveling overseas. That’s why International SOS Government Services, Inc., the TRICARE Overseas Program (TOP) contractor, created MyCare Overseas. This is a new self-service tool for those enrolled in TOP Prime, TOP Prime Remote, or TOP Select. And it helps you get all of the information you need from one place.

Nov. 8, 2021

TRICARE Open Season Starts Today, Explore Your Options

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Autumn is upon us. That means it’s time to consider your health care options for 2022. TRICARE Open Season begins today, Monday, Nov. 8 and ends Monday, Dec. 13. If you’re enrolled in or eligible for a TRICARE Prime option or TRICARE Select, open season applies to you. This is your chance to enroll in a health plan or change health plans for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2022.

Nov. 5, 2021

Review Your TRICARE Health Plan Costs for 2022

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The New Year is almost here. This means annual cost changes for most TRICARE health plans, starting Jan. 1. Cost changes reflect decisions made by Congress, cost-of-living adjustments, changes to the cost of health care services and drugs, and more.

Nov. 3, 2021

Changes Coming to TRICARE Retail Network Pharmacies

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — There are changes coming soon to the TRICARE retail pharmacy network. Starting Dec. 15, 2021, CVS Pharmacy will join the TRICARE network. At the same time, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and some community pharmacies will leave the network

Nov. 2, 2021

Recent Updates Provide More Help for New Autism Care Demonstration Enrollees

FALL CHURCH, Va. — Are you and your family new to the TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration (ACD)? If you are, you’ll experience exciting improvements to the program. TRICARE is assigning an autism services navigator (ASN) to every ACD participant who entered the program on or after Oct. 1, 2021.

Oct. 26, 2021

Are You Prepared for Flu Season? Let TRICARE Help

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Flu season is here once again. Are you prepared? With the COVID-19 Delta variant continuing to spread and our health care system overburdened, it’s important for all of us to help combat the spread of flu. And the best way to do so is to get a flu shot.

Oct. 21, 2021

Pregnancy Health Alert: COVID-19 Vaccine is Strongly Recommended

If you are pregnant, recently pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant in the future, you should get the COVID-19 vaccination, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised in a recent health advisory.