TRICARE Changes and You

What has changed so far?

• TRICARE Select replaced TRICARE Standard and Extra.
• New Enrollment Rules began.
• New stateside regions and regional contractors.
• New costs for some plans.
• Improved access to urgent care.
• Improved access to Preventive Services for TRICARE Select beneficiaries.
• TRICARE Philippine Demonstration ended.

What else is changing?

• February 1, 2018: Pharmacy copayments will change.
• December 31, 2018: TRICARE Retiree Dental Program will end.
• January 1, 2019: You can start enrolling in the Federal Dental and Vision Program, if eligible.

Help Us Spread the Word

Use any of the materials linked below to help us educate others the TRICARE changes.

Public Service Announcements

• TRICARE is Changing. Are you Ready?
• TRICARE Select
• TRICARE East Region
• Enrollment Requirement
• Changes to Costs and Billing
• Enrollment Freeze
• Expanded TRICARE Coverage for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

What can you do to prepare for the changes?

• Sign up for a DS Logon.
• Update personal information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System for you and your family.
• Download the TRICARE Changes Checklist to keep yourself on track.

Want to learn more?

• Visit the TRICARE Website to get the most current information about the changes.
• View questions and answers about the changes.
• View the TRICARE Interim Final Rule, published on September 29, 2017.
• Sign up for eCorrespondence in milConnect so you get important updates.
• Sign up for email alerts about the changes. You’ll be alerted via email anytime there’s an update. 

Tell Us What You Think

Send us your suggestions on information you want to know about the upcoming changes: tricarechanges@mail.mil