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How TRICARE pharmacy network changes will affect TRICARE For Life
December 14, 2021 — Have you heard about the changes coming to the TRICARE retail pharmacy network starting Dec. 15? CVS Pharmacy is joining the network on that date. At the same time, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and some community pharmacies are leaving the network. If you’re a TRICARE For Life beneficiary, you may be wondering how these changes affect the coverage of your current drugs. They don’t... MORE

Check out latest TRICARE For Life podcast series
December 2, 2021 — Have questions about TRICARE For Life? The “Get to Know TRICARE” podcast just launched a new series, called “Getting the Care You Need With TRICARE For Life.” Like the “TRICARE For Life 101” series, this new series will continue to provide helpful conversations around important TFL topics. New episodes take a look at covered services, out-of-pocket costs, and the claims process... MORE

TRICARE podcast returns with focus on TRICARE For Life
October 15, 2021 — Are you ready to listen to a new season of “Get to Know TRICARE?” If so, we’ve got more episodes headed your way. “Get to Know TRICARE” is a podcast we launched this year to help you learn more about your TRICARE benefit... MORE

TRICARE For Life expert discusses how to get coverage
October 6, 2021 — Oct. 1, 2021, marked the 20th anniversary of TRICARE For Life, or TFL. Congress created TFL as Medicare-wraparound coverage in 2001 in order to extend TRICARE coverage to Medicare-eligible military retirees and their family members... MORE

Open TRICARE For Life Handbook to learn how Medicare, TRICARE work together
June 14, 2021 — Will you be turning age 65 soon? Or are you already eligible for Medicare? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you should check out the TRICARE For Life Handbook... MORE

Eligible for TRICARE For Life? What This Means for Your Family’s Coverage
May 29, 2021 — Will you be turning age 65 this year? You’re on your way to an important milestone in your life. You’re also a step closer to becoming eligible for Medicare and TRICARE For Life, or TFL... MORE

Register for April 15 webinar on TRICARE For Life
April 9, 2021 — Will you soon be eligible for Medicare and TRICARE For Life, or TFL, coverage? If yes, be sure to join the TRICARE webinar titled “TRICARE For Life: Coverage Basics, Eligibility, and Costs” from 1 to 2 p.m. ET April 15 to learn important information on how TFL works... MORE

TRICARE Open Season runs Nov. 9 to Dec. 14
October 15, 2020 — With the 2020 TRICARE Open Season coming soon, now is the time to start thinking about your and your family’s health care needs... MORE

With the 2020 TRICARE Open Season coming soon, now is the time to start thinking about your and your family’s health care needs.

Active Duty? Enroll to continue TRICARE coverage after retirement
April 5, 2018 — Retiring from active duty, whether a medical retirement or a regular retirement, is a significant life event. You should know before you retire which TRICARE programs best suit your and your family’s needs. Once you retire, you’ll only have 90 days from your retirement date to enroll in a TRICARE plan to continue TRICARE coverage. Otherwise, you will have no TRICARE purchased care coverage and will only be able to access care at military hospitals and clinics on a space-available basis... MORE