Recently injured? Whether it was a car accident or a slip on a wet floor, if someone else is at fault, federal law allows TRICARE to seek payment of your medical costs from that third party. Checking for third-party liability after an accident ensures proper billing coordination, compliance with the law, and that medical costs are covered by whoever is responsible.

When you receive a service, medication, or treatment as part of your TRICARE benefit, filing a claim is the way your provider gets reimbursed for their services. If you pay for services up front, filing a claim is how you get reimbursed. Read more to learn about when you need to file your own claim, how to view claim information, and how you can appeal a denied claim.

Military families can have a wide range of needs—and TRICARE has special programs to serve them. One of these programs is the Extended Care Health Option. ECHO is available to eligible active duty family members with special needs. It offers health care benefits beyond what other TRICARE plans offer.

In a significant move toward greater transparency and health care empowerment, the Military Health System is urging service members to "Know Your Exposure Story." Starting March 23, 2026, U.S. service members and civilian employee personnel have direct access to their career-long environmental and occupational exposure data.