Expecting mothers overseas now have doula coverage in Tricare test
Starting Jan. 1, Tricare expanded doula and lactation services to expectant mothers overseas. The services are part of a test that runs through 2026.
Health Care
TriWest switch sparks ‘deluge of misdirected calls,’ Health Net says
Health Net is seeing a 200% increase in calls to their claims center, many because of problems reaching the new West Region contractor.
Military’s Tricare transition to TriWest a ‘fiasco,’ some say
Some beneficiaries in the West Region are complaining of website glitches and overloaded call centers.
Tricare West beneficiaries granted more time for payment updates
Tricare beneficiaries in the West Region have more time to set up recurring payments with the new regional contractor.
New health care savings benefit coming to troops in 2025
This tax-savings benefit will help defray out-of-pocket costs for medical and dental services and items.
Live in the Tricare West Region? Do this before Dec. 31.
Beneficiaries in the West Region who don't provide recurring payment information could risk losing Tricare coverage.
Some Tricare beneficiaries will change regions by ZIP code in 2025
Beneficiaries in these four states will switch to — or stay in — a different Tricare region than the rest of their state come the new year.
Open season deadlines loom for Tricare, dental and child care accounts
Tricare open season ends Dec. 10. Federal benefits open season, including enrolling in military child care flexible spending accounts, ends Dec. 9.
Efforts working to curb long-term opioid use in military, study finds
The Defense Department is making headway in curbing long-term opioid prescriptions, a new study found.
What to know about Tricare costs and changes as open season starts
Check out Tricare costs and other information you need to know before Tricare open season ends next month.
DOD fixes problem that mistakenly dropped 16K Tricare beneficiaries
Defense Health officials advise those who briefly lost Tricare coverage to call the DEERS support office to confirm their eligibility.
What military families need to know about Tricare open season
As this year’s Tricare open season draws near, some military families may need to act before the end of the year to avoid losing coverage.
Tricare announces temporary enrollment freeze and online limitations
Tricare beneficiaries are encouraged to make online changes to their health plan now, as DOD announced an enrollment freeze from Oct. 25-27.
New program aims to help DOD civilians in Japan get better health care
Critics have long complained about a lack of healthcare access for Defense Department civilians in Japan.
Looking for a mental health provider? Tricare’s directory may not help
Auditors posed as military beneficiaries and made covert calls to see if Tricare's mental health care providers were reachable and available as advertised.
Troops may face inflated drug costs under Tricare, lawmakers say
Is the Tricare pharmacy contractor hurting troops and their families by squeezing out competition?
Military needs better recipe for feeding troops, auditors say
A new government watchdog report argues the Pentagon can do more to steer troops toward nutritious options at military-run dining halls.
