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Does TRICARE cover telehealth and virtual visits?
Verified by TRICARE.com Editorial Team
Updated 2024-12-01
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Quick Answer
Yes, TRICARE covers telehealth for primary care, mental health, specialty consultations, and many other services with same cost shares as in-person visits.
Key Takeaways
- Telehealth is covered by TRICARE
- Same cost shares as in-person
- Mental health widely available
- Convenient for many conditions
Detailed Answer
Telehealth provides convenient access to healthcare through video and phone visits.
Covered Telehealth Services
- Primary care visits
- Mental health therapy
- Psychiatry
- Specialty consultations
- Follow-up appointments
- Chronic disease management
- Urgent care consultations
How It Works
- Schedule through provider or app
- Connect via video or phone
- Receive care from home
- Prescriptions sent electronically
Cost Shares
- Same as in-person visits
- Prime: Copay or no cost
- Select: Deductible + cost share
- Network providers preferred
Telehealth Platforms
- MTF telehealth services
- Network provider platforms
- Regional contractor portals
- Specialized telehealth companies
When to Use
- Routine follow-ups
- Mental health sessions
- Minor acute issues
- Prescription renewals
- When travel is difficult
Related Questions
Does TRICARE cover mental health services?
Yes, TRICARE covers mental health services including therapy, counseling, and psychiatric care with the same cost-shares as medical services.
What services does TRICARE cover?
TRICARE covers preventive care, doctor visits, hospitalization, surgery, mental health, maternity, prescriptions, and more with some requiring authorization.