Have you ever heard the word "deductible" and wondered what it means? You aren’t alone. Healthcare cost terms can be tricky, but we’re here to make them easy to understand. A deductible is a set amount of money you must pay out of pocket before TRICARE starts to pay for your care. Knowing your deductible is the first step in planning your family's healthcare budget.

The program helps active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, veterans, and retirees maintain mental health resilience during transitions.

Learn about your TRICARE health plan today with a simple tool that makes it easy. The TRICARE Plans Overview Fact Sheet is your go-to resource for understanding what you and your family members can expect when getting care with your health plan.

Rare but dangerous viruses carried by ticks no bigger than a sesame seed are being detected, and a proactive public health program is giving us the early warning we need to stay safe.