Changes
Change | Overview |
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Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration |
Starting Jan. 1, 2022, qualifying TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select enrollees can enroll in the TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration (CBSD). The CBSD covers:
You aren’t eligible for the CBSD if you use TRICARE For Life, US Family Health Plan, or the Continued Health Care Benefit Program. The CBSD will run from Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2026. The CBSD will expand overseas on Jan. 1, 2025. Limitations apply. Learn more. |
TRICARE Pharmacy Network Update | Starting Dec. 15, 2021, CVS Pharmacy will be joining the TRICARE pharmacy network. At the same time, Walmart, Sam’s Clubs, and some community pharmacies will leave the network. Learn more. |
TRICARE Overseas Program (TOP) Updates |
The new TRICARE Overseas contract went live Sept. 1, 2021. It includes many new beneficiary-centric services.
The Near Patient Program (NPP) will give you access to in-country medical and non-medical professionals. They will be able to help you navigate the overseas health care system. For more information, go to the Changes Overseas page. You can also call the TOP Regional Call Center and follow the service prompts. |
FDA Recall of Certain Sleep and Respiratory Devices |
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has directed Philips Respironics to recall certain sleep and respiratory devices. This includes certain Constant Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices, Bi-Level Airway Pressure (BiPAP) devices, and some ventilators.
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TRICARE Reserve Select Reinstatement Request Extension | Have you lost your TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) coverage for failure to pay? You'll now have five months from your last paid-through date to request reinstatement. If your TRS coverage is reinstated, you’re still responsible for paying all past due premiums. You’ll also have to pay your current premiums, including fees. This is a temporary change during the national health emergency. |
- Military hospital or clinic pharmacies
- Retail network pharmacies
- Non-network pharmacies. You may be required to pay upfront and submit a claim for reimbursement.
Last Updated 3/4/2022