When you receive a service, medication, or treatment as part of your TRICARE benefit, filing a claim is the way your provider gets reimbursed for their services. If you pay for services up front, filing a claim is how you get reimbursed. Read more to learn about when you need to file your own claim, how to view claim information, and how you can appeal a denied claim.

Military families can have a wide range of needs—and TRICARE has special programs to serve them. One of these programs is the Extended Care Health Option. ECHO is available to eligible active duty family members with special needs. It offers health care benefits beyond what other TRICARE plans offer.

In a significant move toward greater transparency and health care empowerment, the Military Health System is urging service members to "Know Your Exposure Story." Starting March 23, 2026, U.S. service members and civilian employee personnel have direct access to their career-long environmental and occupational exposure data.

Pregnancy can be an exciting time. But it’s also a highly personal experience. Your maternity care choices can make a meaningful difference throughout pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum recovery. TRICARE covers a range of maternity care services and provider types. This coverage gives expecting mothers options while ensuring access to care.

Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) will host its annual Baby Expo in April. The event has long served as an opportunity for families across the island, providing invaluable education, support, and a welcoming sense of community for families attending. Led by healthcare professionals, the expo provides families with the knowledge and resources needed to embrace the joys and overcome the challenges of parenthood. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at TAMC’s Oceanside Entrance.

Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) nurse leadership hosted a one-day summit on Feb. 27, to introduce the Joint Professional Practice Model (JPPM), a comprehensive framework designed to elevate standards across key areas of nursing practice and operational readiness.

Spc. Antonia Arras, an inpatient and oncology pharmacy technician at Tripler Army Medical Center, receives the Larry C. Nesmith Enlisted Technician Award on Feb. 4 for her exceptional technical expertise, leadership, and dedication to patient safety.

A pediatric cardiology team from Tripler Army Medical Center held its biannual clinics at U.S. Naval Hospitals Okinawa Dec. 1-5 and Yokosuka Dec. 8-12. The team provided specialized care to children of active-duty service members, retirees, and Department of Defense Education Activity employees. The visit also helped the military treatment facilities strengthen their capabilities.