Preventive Care

Preventive care includes routine health screenings, immunizations, and wellness services designed to detect and prevent health problems before they become serious. TRICARE covers most preventive services at no cost to the beneficiary, making regular preventive care an important benefit.

Preventive services covered by TRICARE at no cost: • Annual physical exams and well-woman exams • Cancer screenings (mammograms, colonoscopies, Pap smears, prostate screenings) • Immunizations and vaccines (flu, COVID-19, childhood vaccines, etc.) • Well-child visits and developmental screenings • Blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes screenings • Depression and substance abuse screenings • Tobacco cessation counseling • Obesity screening and counseling

Age-based preventive care recommendations: • Children: Regular well-child visits, immunizations, developmental screenings • Adults: Annual physicals, age-appropriate cancer screenings • Seniors: Additional screenings for osteoporosis, cognitive function

Key points about preventive care: • No copays, cost-shares, or deductibles for covered preventive services • Available to all TRICARE beneficiaries regardless of plan • Must be performed by TRICARE-authorized providers • Preventive care is separate from diagnostic care triggered by symptoms

Taking advantage of TRICARE's no-cost preventive care can help identify health issues early, leading to better outcomes and lower long-term healthcare costs.