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What preventive care services does TRICARE cover at no cost?
Verified by TRICARE.com Editorial Team
Updated 2024-12-01
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Quick Answer
TRICARE covers many preventive services at no cost including immunizations, screenings, well-child visits, and annual physicals.
Key Takeaways
- Many services at no cost
- Immunizations covered
- Screenings included
- Use network providers
Detailed Answer
Preventive care is covered without cost shares.
Immunizations
- Flu shots
- COVID vaccines
- Childhood vaccines
- Travel vaccines (some)
- Adult boosters
Screenings
- Cancer screenings
- Cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Blood pressure
- STD testing (recommended)
Well Visits
- Annual physicals
- Well-child visits
- Well-woman exams
- Preventive counseling
Other Covered
- Colonoscopies
- Mammograms
- Pap smears
- Bone density
- Depression screening
Important Notes
- Must use network providers
- Preventive purpose only
- Diagnostic visits may cost
- Check specific coverage
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What preventive care does TRICARE cover?
TRICARE covers annual physicals, immunizations, cancer screenings, well-child visits, and other preventive services at no cost with network providers.