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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Last Updated 8/15/2024