What Are the Benefits of TRICARE?

TRICARE is a regionally managed health care program designed by the U.S. Department of Defense. Its beneficiaries include active servicemen and women, retirees, their families and survivors. TRICARE unites the health care resources of the uniformed men and women serving the U.S. with that of civilian health care professionals, suppliers, pharmacies and institutions so as to provide exemplary high-service quality capable of sustaining and supporting military functioning. TRICARE offers both inpatient and outpatient service and treatments for all its health care programs.

Pharmacy Benefits

• TRICARE beneficiaries enjoy a wide network of pharmacy options. Due to the various outlets drugs may be purchased from, it provides a flexible, convenient and affordable program that makes sure only the best in products and service delivery is offered.

Medical Benefits

• The medical benefits are among the best in the nation. Services are affordable and high quality---and meets the needs of the covered family with doctors and practitioners with vast experience in varied specialties.

Dental Benefits

• Dental coverage is essential for active duty personnel and their families. Depending on rank and who is being covered, dental coverage is offered to suit the particular beneficiary. Various dental care programs exist all over the world to serve beneficiaries' needs.

Vision Benefits

• TRICARE vision benefits operate varying on the status and type of plan so as to accommodate efficiently all persons covered. Certain surgeries or eye treatments are covered for disease and eye conditions. Due to the costs involved in eye care, it is important for the covered individual to fully know what will be covered, as some services or treatments require prior authorization.

Mental Healthcare Benefits

• It is understood and known that while in active duty, personnel may experience distress, psychological or mental health/behavioral health concerns especially in war-torn zones. TRICARE is well equipped to deal with the treatment and care of any behavioral or mental health disorder.