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What preventive care does TRICARE cover?
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Updated 2024-12-01
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Quick Answer
TRICARE covers annual physicals, immunizations, cancer screenings, well-child visits, and other preventive services at no cost with network providers.
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Key Takeaways
- Annual physicals covered
- Many services $0 with network
- Cancer screenings included
- Well-child visits covered
Detailed Answer
TRICARE covers preventive care services to keep beneficiaries healthy.
Covered Preventive Services
- Annual physical exams
- Well-child visits
- Immunizations and vaccines
- Cancer screenings (mammogram, colonoscopy, etc.)
- Cardiovascular screenings
- Diabetes screenings
- Hearing screenings
- Vision screenings (limited)
- Depression screenings
- STI screenings
No Cost Share (Network)
- Many preventive services are $0
- Must use network provider
- Prime members: Use PCM
- Select members: Use network
Age and Gender-Specific
- Breast cancer screening (mammograms)
- Cervical cancer screening (Pap tests)
- Prostate cancer screening
- Bone density tests
- Prenatal care visits
Children's Preventive
- Well-baby visits
- Childhood immunizations
- Developmental screenings
- Lead screenings
- Obesity counseling
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