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Choosing between TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select
October 12, 2023 — Want to learn more about choosing between TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select during the TRICARE Open Season? Then join us for the “Choosing Between Prime and TRICARE Select” webinar on Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. to learn more about this year’s open season... MORE

TRICARE Open Season Webinar Oct. 26, 1-2pm ET

TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select: How to decide
December 1, 2022 — Are you thinking about your health care options for 2023? TRICARE Open Season, which runs until Dec. 13, might be your only chance all year to make changes to your current health coverage or enroll in a TRICARE Prime option, including the US Family Health Plan, or TRICARE Select... MORE

TRICARE Select enrollment fees for Group A retirees coming January 2021
October 12, 2020 — There is news on enrollment fees for those signed up with TRICARE Select. TRICARE Select Group A retirees must begin paying enrollment fees to maintain health coverage starting Jan. 1, 2021. TRICARE Select is the name of the plan that replaced the former TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra programs in 2018... MORE

Stay covered after age 21 with TRICARE Young Adult
August 1, 2018 — Have you recently graduated from college, but you haven’t found your dream job yet? Or did you just turn 21, and you’re not enrolled in college? If you’re worried about your health care coverage as a military dependent, TRICARE Young Adult or TYA, may give you the coverage you need... MORE

If you’re worried about your health care coverage as a military dependent, TRICARE Young Adult or TYA, may give you the coverage you need

Which plan is right for you? Comparing TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select
March 29, 2018 — If you have health coverage with TRICARE, you can choose from a variety of plans, which provide you options in where and how you seek medical and dental services... MORE

Take command: Improvements in preventive care coverage with TRICARE Select
November 29, 2017 — On Jan. 1, 2018, TRICARE Select will replace TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra. As a result, beneficiaries will notice improved coverage for preventive services with TRICARE Select. Preventive care helps you take command of your health and manage potential issues before you experience symptoms. This type of health care allows you to address health problems before they become life threatening. Examples of TRICARE-covered preventive services include cancer screenings and vaccines, in addition to well-woman and well-child exams... MORE

On Jan. 1, 2018, TRICARE Select will replace TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra. As a result, beneficiaries will notice improved coverage for preventive services with TRICARE Select.

Changes are coming to TRICARE: are you ready to take command of your health?
November 1, 2017 — Changes are coming to TRICARE benefits beginning Jan. 1, 2018. These changes will give people more benefit choices, improves access to care, simplifies cost shares, and allows people to take command of their health... MORE

Changes are coming to TRICARE benefits beginning Jan. 1, 2018. These changes will give people more benefit choices, improves access to care, simplifies cost shares, and allows people to take command of their health.