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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.
Jan. 10, 2023
Learn What’s New in TRICARE Pharmacy Program at January Webinar
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — What do recent changes to the TRICARE Pharmacy Program mean for you and your family? Do you need to take any action? Learn more during a webinar, “What’s New in the TRICARE Pharmacy Program,” on Thursday, Jan. 26, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET. Sign up now to attend.
Jan. 4, 2023
Resolve To Quit Tobacco With TRICARE’s Help
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Is quitting tobacco your New Year’s resolution? TRICARE and YouCanQuit2 have resources to help you start—and finish—your journey to be tobacco-free.
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. 21, 2022
4 Changes Coming to TRICARE Pharmacy Program in 2023
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — As the new year approaches, make sure you’re aware of changes to the TRICARE Pharmacy Program that may affect you. While these changes offer several enhancements, some of the changes may require action on your part. This will ensure you have access to the prescription drugs you and your family members need.
Dec. 15, 2022
Breast Cancer Reminder: Get Your Annual Screening
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Breast health and annual mammogram screenings should be your top priorities to protect against cancers and are easier than ever to schedule wherever you are.
Dec. 8, 2022
Continued Health Care Benefit Program Premiums Shifting to Calendar Year Cycle
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you have health care coverage through the Continued Health Care Benefit Program (CHCBP)? You may have noticed that your current CHCBP premium rate extended this year through Dec. 31. Why? Because the CHCBP premium rate cycle is shifting from the federal government fiscal year (Oct. 1–Sept. 30) to the calendar year (Jan. 1–Dec. 31) next year. This means that every year, any future premium rate changes will go into effect on Jan. 1. The changes will happen automatically—you won’t need to do anything.
Dec. 6, 2022
Choose a TRICARE Health Plan Before Dec. 13 Deadline
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Time is running out to evaluate your 2023 health care coverage. TRICARE Open Season ends on Tuesday, Dec. 13. This is the last day you can make changes to your coverage taking effect Jan. 1.
Dec. 1, 2022
Military Health System Offers a Variety of Contraceptive Care Services
The Military Health System offers service members and their families contraceptive care services—including access to all forms of medical and surgical contraception—for men and women.