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.

June 14, 2022

Q&A: Understanding the Updated Autism Care Demonstration

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Since 2014, the Comprehensive Autism Care Demonstration (ACD) has provided Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to TRICARE beneficiaries diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The ACD has gone through many updates over the years. The goal of these updates is to provide the best possible care to cover clinically necessary and appropriate ABA services for ASD. Also, ABA services are just one of many TRICARE benefits available to children with ASD.

June 2, 2022

How to Use TRICARE and Other Health Insurance at the Pharmacy

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you have other pharmacy coverage in addition to the TRICARE Pharmacy Program? Maybe you have coverage through your employer or a private plan that you’ve purchased. TRICARE calls this other health insurance (OHI). Some OHI includes a prescription drug benefit that can be used with TRICARE. Learning more about OHI and TRICARE pharmacy benefits can save you time and money.

May 31, 2022

TRICARE Fact Sheet Helps You Find Your Right Dental Plan

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Want to get the most out of your TRICARE dental coverage? Remember that dental coverage is separate from TRICARE’s medical coverage. Your dental coverage is based on who you are. So, it’s important to know the difference between plans. To learn what each dental plan offers and whether you qualify, you can start with the TRICARE Dental Options Fact Sheet.

May 26, 2022

Get the Latest COVID-19 Info on Boosters and Treatment

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you continuing to protect yourself against COVID-19? Scientific evidence shows that the COVID-19 vaccines and booster doses are effective in protecting people. They protect people both from infection and especially from severe outcomes of the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now recommending a second COVID-19 booster for people in certain groups, and a first booster for children ages 5 through 11.

May 23, 2022

TRICARE Answers Your Questions About Baby Formula

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The shortage of baby formula is having an impact on millions of families. This includes military families living in the U.S. and overseas. It’s important you know what TRICARE does and doesn’t cover. Here are a few questions and answers about infant formula coverage to help.

May 17, 2022

TRICARE Active Duty Dental Program Helps Ensure Dental Readiness

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — As of May 1, the Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP) is available both in the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS). United Concordia Companies, Inc. (United Concordia) administers the ADDP benefits worldwide.

May 12, 2022

Is TRICARE Young Adult Right for Your Child?

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Is your child turning age 21 or graduating from college soon? Though they lose regular TRICARE coverage upon turning age 21 or age 23 if enrolled full time at an approved college, many young-adult children can continue to get medical and pharmacy benefits up until age 26 through TRICARE Young Adult (TYA).

May 10, 2022

How Does TRICARE Change When You Retire from Active Duty?

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Many active duty service members (ADSMs) may eventually retire from their branch of the uniformed services. If you’re an ADSM, are you prepared to make the transition to civilian life?

May 4, 2022

New TRICARE Dental Program Premiums Effective May 1

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP)? If you are, you should know that the TDP monthly premiums changed on May 1. The new premium rates are in effect for the TDP plan year, which runs from May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023.