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.
• November 12 - December 10, 2018: Federal Benefits Open Season for FEDVIP.
• December 31, 2018: TRICARE Retiree Dental Program will end.

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.

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