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These FEDVIP Beneficiaries Must Choose a New Plan Now

Certain military retirees who buy dental insurance through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)...

Tricare Demo in Two Cities Lets Users See a Specialist Without a Referral

Through the demonstration, beneficiaries will receive care through the CareSource provider network instead of the Humana...

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Costs for Tricare Are Going Up in 2026

Most Tricare health plan costs for military and retiree households will go up between 2% and 3% in 2026, with some steeper...

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Tricare and FEDVIP Open Seasons Are on Time Following Shutdown. Here’s What to Know

Open enrollment for 2026 Tricare and FEDVIP coverage are on time despite the government shutdown, officials told Military.com...

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Tricare Premiums vs. Enrollment Fees: Here's Why the Difference Matters

Being aware of your Tricare catastrophic cap can help you plan your medical budget and make smart decisions about carrying...

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Understanding Your Tricare Catastrophic Cap

Being aware of your Tricare catastrophic cap can help you plan your medical budget and make smart decisions about carrying...

Two recent graduates of Hohenfels Middle High School at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, Germany, pose for a photo during the school's graduation ceremony June 6, 2025, at the school's football field. (Bryan Gatchell/U.S. Army photo)

How to Change Tricare Coverage After a Qualifying Life Event – and Which QLEs Count

Many service members experience one or more qualifying life events, or QLEs, each year, unlocking opportunities to change...

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Tricare Telehealth Benefit

First added to Tricare benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, Tricare telehealth appointments are here to stay for most...

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Everything You Need to Know About the Tricare Dental Program

When you marry into the military -- or your spouse joins the military -- you receive whole slew of benefits to go with your...

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Just What Is Open Season, and Why Should You Care?

It's time to review and change your health insurance, if necessary.

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Everything You Need to Know About Tricare Open Enrollment

If you want to make changes to your coverage for the upcoming year, you need to do it during the Tricare open enrollment...

What Is a Qualifying Life Event for Tricare?

A qualifying life event (QLE) is usually needed to make changes to Tricare outside of open season. So what is a QLE?

US Family Health Plan

The Uniformed Services Family Health Plan option is available near selected civilian medical facilities around the country.

Mom & Me participant Pfc. Jacqueline Kerchner smiles at her son while Blanchfield Army Community Hospital registered nurse Lesli Eiland, a certified lactation consultant, measures the baby's post-feeding weight during the hospital’s breastfeeding support group, July 11, 2022. Lactation support personnel at military treatment facilities or through Tricare help service members and other beneficiaries reach their breastfeeding or lactation goals. (Maria Christina Yager/Army)

Transitional Assistance Management Program

The Transitional Assistance Management Program offers Tricare coverage to separating members and their family members.

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Tricare Cost Co-Pay Schedule

These tables show cost-shares or copayments and annual deductibles for families who use Tricare.

Mario Blount, pharmacy technician, verifies prescription labels at the David Grant USAF Medical center pharmacy. (Photo: U.S. Air Force/ Staff Sgt. Liliana Moreno)

Tricare Pharmacy Program

Tricare provides a pharmacy benefit to eligible military members, retirees and their families.

Most Military Retirees Will See Medicare Costs Increase in 2026

Medicare premiums will go up 9.7% on average for 2026.

Medicare Part D and Tricare

Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage is available to everyone with Medicare, including Tricare beneficiaries.

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