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TRICARE 101
WHAT IS TRICARE?
TRICARE is the uniformed services health care program for active duty service
members (ADSMs), active duty family members (ADFMs), National Guard and Reserve
members and their family members, retirees and retiree family members,
survivors, and certain former spouses worldwide.
TRICARE brings together the health care resources of the Military Health
System—such as military hospitals and clinics—with a network of civilian health
care professionals, institutions, pharmacies, and suppliers to foster, protect,
sustain, and restore health for those entrusted to their care.
Your service personnel office determines your TRICARE eligibility. Those
eligible for TRICARE include:
* Active duty service members and families
* National Guard/Reserve members and families
* Retired service members and families
* Retired Reserve members and families
* Beneficiaries eligible for TRICARE and Medicare
* Survivors
* Children
* Former spouses
* Medal of Honor recipients and families
* Dependent parents and parents-in-law
* Foreign Force members and families
To check your eligibility, first make sure your information is fully updated in
DEERS. Then, you can log into milConnect and check whether you are eligible for
TRICARE. >>Learn more
WHERE CAN I GET CARE?
The Military Health System (MHS) is a global, comprehensive, integrated system.
You may be able to get care from a military hospital or clinic, a civilian
network of providers, or TRICARE-authorized non-network providers.
MILITARY HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
The Department of Defense (DoD) operates many military hospitals and clinics.
You may be able to seek care there, depending on where you are, what plan you
have, and your beneficiary category. >>Learn More
CIVILIAN NETWORK
You can also seek care from a civilian network of TRICARE-authorized providers.
This network depends on what region you are in. >>Learn More
To search for a provider in one of our provider directories, visit the Find a
Doctor tool to get you to the right directory for you. >>Learn More
Note: You may be able to see a non-network TRICARE-authorized providerAn
authorized provider is any individual, institution/organization, or supplier
that is licensed by a state, accredited by national organization, or meets other
standards of the medical community, and is certified to provide benefits under
TRICARE. There are two types of TRICARE-authorized providers: Network and
Non-Network. DS, depending on your TRICARE plan. But you may have higher costs
and you may to file your own claims.>>Learn More
There are different plan options depending on who you are. If you're new to
TRICARE, select the option below that best describes you for more information:
* New Active Duty Service Members
* New Spouse
* National Guard and Reserve Members
* Family Members of National Guard or Reserve Members
* Foreign Force Members and Families
WHAT PLANS CAN I CHOOSE FROM?
There are a number of TRICARE plans available. Remember that your eligibility
for these plans depends on who you and your sponsor are. Plan Finder and Compare
Plans are useful tools on our website. To learn more about each plan, select
from the list below:
* TRICARE Prime
* TRICARE Prime Remote
* TRICARE Prime Overseas
* TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas
* TRICARE Select
* TRICARE Select Overseas
* TRICARE For Life
* TRICARE Reserve Select
* TRICARE Retired Reserve
* TRICARE Young Adult
* TRICARE Plus
* US Family Health Plan
To see what TRICARE plans you may be eligible for, use the TRICARE Plan
Finder tool.
HOW DO I ENROLL IN TRICARE?
Once you know your plan, visit the TRICARE Enrollment page for steps on how to
enroll or purchase a plan.
HOW MUCH DOES TRICARE COST?
Each TRICARE plan has different costs for care and coverage. You can use the
TRICARE Compare Cost tool to view and compare costs for covered services,
enrollment, and plan premiums.
WHERE CAN I GET CARE?
Depending on your plan, you’ll get care from either a military hospital or
clinic, or a civilian provider. For more information, visit the Provider
Types page or use the Find a Doctor tool.
WHAT DOES TRICARE COVER?
You can use the TRICARE Covered Services tool to see if something is covered or
not by searching keywords, or browsing common categories. To check if your
prescription drugs are covered, visit the TRICARE Formulary.
CAN I GET TRICARE WORLDWIDE?
Yes, TRICARE is available worldwide.
There are two TRICARE regions in the U.S.:
* TRICARE East
* TRICARE West
And there’s one overseas region with three areas:
* TRICARE Eurasia-Africa
* TRICARE Latin America and Canada
* TRICARE Pacific
Our contract partners help deliver the benefit around the world. Your benefits
are the same no matter where you live. There are different customer service
contacts for each of our partners.
TRICARE offers prescription drug coverage and many options for filling your
prescriptions. You have the same pharmacy coverage with any TRICARE health plan.
But, if you're enrolled in the US Family Health Plan, you have separate pharmacy
coverage.
Dental coverage is separate from TRICARE’s medical coverage. Your dental
coverage is based on who you are.
Vision coverage, including eye exams, depends on:
* Who you are
* Your TRICARE plan
* Your age
GETTING STARTED IS EASY
1. Confirm your eligibility online or call 1-800-538-9552
2. Explore your health plan options
3. Decide which is right for you and enroll (if required)
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION ON TRICARE?
You can find a number of helpful resources on TRICARE.mil, including:
* TRICARE Newsroom
* TRICARE Publications
* TRICARE Newsletters
* TRICARE Resources
* Frequently Asked Questions
* Military Hospitals and Clinics
* TRICARE Podcast
* Find a Phone Number
You can sign up to receive TRICARE updates and news releases via email. You can
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