Changes

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Change Overview
Changes to TRICARE on Jan. 1, 2025 

A new TRICARE contract will start on Jan. 1, 2025. The changes will improve the delivery, quality, and cost of your health care services. This includes:

  • Greater provider network flexibility
  • Improved beneficiary choice
  • Enhanced telehealth appointments

In addition, the following states are moving from the East Region to the West Region:

  • Arkansas
  • Illinois
  • Louisiana
  • Oklahoma
  • Texas
  • Wisconsin

This contract change won’t affect how you get care if you live overseas.

Q&A: What to Know as New TRICARE Contracts Begin in 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

New Home Delivery Pharmacy Services Provider for Specialty Drugs

 

 Effective Mar. 1, 2024, if you fill your specialty drugs through TRICARE Home Delivery, you will start to receive expanded specialty pharmacy services from Accredo Health Group, Inc., (Accredo) – as part of the Express Scripts, Inc (ESI) contracted TRICARE network.

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Know Your 2024 TRICARE Health Plan Costs

You may see changes to your TRICARE health plan costs starting on Jan. 1, 2024. These costs may include enrollment fees, premiums, cost-shares, and copayments.

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Premium Rate Changes to TRICARE Premium-Based Plans Starting on January 1, 2024, the TRICARE premium-based plans will experience premium rate changes. These plans include TRICARE Reserve Select, TRICARE Retired Reserve, TRICARE Young Adult, and the Continued Health Care Benefit Program.

 

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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.

The Military Health System (MHS) has notified all TRICARE-authorized durable medical equipment (DME) providers of the recall. If you think your device may be included in this recall:

  • Check the Philips Respironics patient portal or call 1-877-907-7508 to see if your device is on the recall list.
  • Make sure you have registered your device in the patient portal.
  • Talk with your provider about whether you should stop using your device.

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Last Updated 7/9/2024