Immunizations

TRICARE covers age-appropriate doses of vaccines, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

• TRICARE regularly adds coverage for new vaccines based on CDC recommendations.
• You can also talk to your provider or regional contractor to see if the vaccine you need is covered.

Getting Vaccines at a Military Hospital or Clinic

Contact your local military hospital or clinic for vaccine instructions and availability.

Getting Vaccines From a 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

You can get covered vaccines from any TRICARE-authorized provider. TRICARE covers vaccines at no cost. But when you get the vaccine from your provider, you may have to pay copayments or cost-shares for the office visit or for other services received during the office visit. Your copaymentA fixed dollar amount you may pay for a covered health care service or drug. and cost-shareA percentage of the total cost of a covered health care service that you pay. amounts are based on your TRICARE plan.

Enrolled in a TRICARE Prime option? Get covered vaccines from your primary care manager or a network provider to avoid point-of-service fees.

Getting Vaccines at Network Pharmacies

You can get some covered vaccines for $0 at participating network pharmacies. To find a pharmacy that participates in the vaccine program, you can

• Search for participating network pharmacies online.
• Call Express Scripts at 877-363-1303.

Be sure to call the pharmacy first to:

• Verify the days and times you can come in for a vaccine.
• See if there are any restrictions.
• Make sure the pharmacy has the vaccine you need.
• Make sure a pharmacist gives the vaccines and not a provider to avoid potential out-of-pocket costs.

Vaccines Needed for Travel Outside of the United States

• TRICARE only covers these vaccines for active duty family members traveling with their sponsor on permanent change of duty station orders or other official travel.
• Claims must include a copy of the travel orders or other official documentation to verify the official travel requirement.