DECEMBER 26, 2023 – With a new year fast approaching, you may see changes to your TRICARE health plan costs starting on Jan. 1, 2024. These costs may include enrollment fees, premiums, cost-shares, and copayments. “TRICARE costs may change every year based on the law and the federal cost of living adjustment,” said Zelly Zim, a senior analyst with TRICARE Policy and Programs … [Read more...]
Do I Need Medicare if I Have Tricare and VA Benefits?
DECEMBER 27, 2023 - In the complex landscape of healthcare options available to Americans, military veterans often find themselves grappling with the question: Do I Need Medicare if I Have TRICARE and VA Benefits? This is a nuanced inquiry that needs a clear understanding of each healthcare program and how they complement or overlap with one another. TRICARE is a federal … [Read more...]
What Are My TRICARE Health Care Provider Options?
DECEMBER 22, 2023 – Are you looking for a new doctor for yourself or your family? In your search, you may see terms like “TRICARE-authorized provider,” “network provider,” and “non-network provider.” Knowing what these terms mean can help you choose which provider you see.A TRICARE-authorized provider is a provider approved by TRICARE to give health care services to … [Read more...]
How Does TRICARE For Life Work With Medicare?
DECEMBER 15, 2023 – Will you be eligible for Medicare soon? You may have questions about the different parts of Medicare and how they interact with TRICARE For Life (TFL). “TRICARE For Life is Medicare-wraparound coverage. This means Medicare and TRICARE work together to coordinate your benefits and reduce your out-of-pocket medical costs,” said Anne E. Breslin, TRICARE For … [Read more...]
Care Apps Serve as Resource Guides for Military Medical Care
DECEMBER 12, 2023 - The Defense Health Agency created resource apps for Brooke Army Medical Center and Womack Army Medical Center that are the first of a series planned across military hospitals and clinics to help beneficiaries gain easier access to health care services information. The Brooke Army Medical Center Access to Care app, launched in February 2023, was the first … [Read more...]