Changes
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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. |
Access to telemental health services or telemedicine |
As of July 1, 2022, TRICARE will permanently cover audio-only telemedicine visits. Contact your TRICARE-authorized providerAn authorized provider is any individual, institution/organization, or supplier that is licensed by a state, accredited by national organization, or meets other standards of the medical community, and is certified to provide benefits under TRICARE. There are two types of TRICARE-authorized providers: Network and Non-Network. DS to see if they offer the service you need. |
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 7/13/2022