APRIL 21, 2026 - You may know someone who uses a wheelchair or walker to get around, or a glucose monitor for their diabetes. These items are just a few of many useful items that TRICARE covers as durable medical equipment. “Durable medical equipment is a major part of managing health conditions at home, work, and in daily life, and TRICARE covers a wide range of products,” … [Read more...]
How Does a Treatment Become a TRICARE Benefit?
APRIL 15, 2026 - Have you ever wondered how a service, drug, or treatment becomes a TRICARE benefit? As drugs and technology continue to develop, TRICARE coverage evolves along with them. It’s important to know that U.S. law governs TRICARE benefits. If the law allows TRICARE to cover a treatment or drug, the http://dha.mil/ reviews the proposed benefit to make sure … [Read more...]
How Divorce Affects Your Family’s TRICARE Benefits
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...]