APRIL 6, 2026 - According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), nearly one-quarter of Veterans live in rural areas, where specialty care often requires extended travel. For years, that was the reality for many Veterans living in southeast Tennessee and northern Georgia who experienced long drives for cancer treatment, often repeated week after week. Now, that routine … [Read more...]
Understanding the TRICARE Claims Process
APRIL 3, 2026 - When you receive a service, medication, or treatment as part of your TRICARE benefit, filing a claim is the way your provider gets reimbursed for their services. If you pay for services up front, filing a claim is how you get reimbursed. Read more to learn about when you need to file your own claim, how to view claim information, and how you can appeal a denied … [Read more...]
Getting Services Through TRICARE’s Extended Care Health Option
APRIL 1, 2026 - Military families can have a wide range of needs—and TRICARE has special programs to serve them. One of these programs is the Extended Care Health Option. ECHO is available to eligible active duty family members with special needs. It offers health care benefits beyond what other TRICARE plans offer. “There isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to health care. … [Read more...]
Learn About TRICARE’s Maternity Care Options
MARCH 27, 2026 - Pregnancy can be an exciting time. But it’s also a highly personal experience. Your maternity care choices can make a meaningful difference throughout pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum recovery. TRICARE covers a range of maternity care services and provider types. This coverage gives expecting mothers options while ensuring access to care. "Having access … [Read more...]
How to Get Care at Overseas Military Hospitals or Clinics
MARCH 25, 2026 - Do you need to get care at a military hospital or clinic overseas? How you get care depends on whether you live overseas or if you’re just visiting. This article explains how to get care at an overseas military hospital or clinic in both situations. “Knowing your beneficiary status and health plan before you travel or move overseas helps you get the care you … [Read more...]