APRIL 9, 2026 - During a divorce or an annulment, you may be concerned about what will happen to your family’s TRICARE coverage. In general, here’s what will happen to your TRICARE eligibility when your divorce or annulment is final. Sponsors and their children: Sponsors, their biological children, and their adopted children stay eligible for TRICARE (unless they lose … [Read more...]
How to Manage Third-Party Liability Claim with TRICARE
APRIL 8, 2026 - Recently injured? Whether it was a car accident or a slip on a wet floor, if someone else is at fault, federal law allows TRICARE to seek payment of your medical costs from that third party. “Checking for third-party liability after an accident ensures proper billing coordination, compliance with the law, and that medical costs are covered by whoever is … [Read more...]
VA Close to Me Brings Care Closer to Veterans
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...]