What preventive care services does TRICARE cover?
Quick Answer
TRICARE covers comprehensive preventive care at no cost including annual checkups, vaccines, cancer screenings, and wellness visits.
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Detailed Answer
TRICARE covers extensive preventive care services:
Annual Wellness Exams
- Physical examinations
- Well-child visits
- Women's health exams
- Immunization reviews
- Health screenings
Vaccines
- All CDC-recommended immunizations
- Flu shots
- COVID-19 vaccines
- Travel vaccines
- Childhood vaccination series
Cancer Screenings:
Women
- Mammograms
- Pap smears
- HPV testing
- Breast exams
- Cervical cancer screening
Men
- Prostate cancer screening
- Testicular exams
- Colorectal screening
Both
- Skin cancer screening
- Colorectal cancer screening (50+)
- Lung cancer screening (high-risk)
Lab Tests
- Cholesterol screening
- Diabetes screening
- Blood pressure checks
- STI testing
- HIV screening
Children's Preventive Care
- Well-baby visits
- Developmental screenings
- Vision and hearing tests
- Dental referrals
- Growth monitoring
Women's Health
- Annual wellness exams
- Contraceptive counseling
- Prenatal care
- Breastfeeding support
- Osteoporosis screening
Health Counseling
- Nutrition counseling
- Tobacco cessation
- Alcohol misuse screening
- Depression screening
- Obesity screening and counseling
Cost
- No copays for preventive care
- Covered at 100%
- Network providers recommended
Age-Based Screenings
- Customized by age and gender
- Follow USPSTF recommendations
- Regular health maintenance
How to Access:
TRICARE Prime
- Schedule with your PCM
- Annual wellness visits encouraged
TRICARE Select
- Any authorized provider
- No referral needed
Preventive care helps catch health issues early. Take advantage of these free services annually.
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Related Questions
What is TRICARE?
TRICARE is the healthcare program for uniformed service members, retirees, and their families worldwide.
What maternity and pregnancy services does TRICARE cover?
TRICARE covers comprehensive maternity care including prenatal visits, delivery, and postpartum care for all eligible beneficiaries.
How does TRICARE cover pregnancy and maternity care?
TRICARE covers comprehensive maternity care including prenatal visits, delivery, postpartum care, and newborn care at no or low cost.
What do most military families add to their TRICARE coverage?
Supplemental health insurance is the most common addition — it covers dental, vision, and out-of-pocket costs that TRICARE leaves uncovered. Life insurance and a legal will are also highly recommended.
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