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Now is the time to review you and your family members' current health plans, consider your needs for 2025, and learn about your coverage choices. TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 11 and ends Tuesday, Dec. 10. Enrollment changes made during TRICARE Open Season will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025.

TRICARE Open Season 2024

Now is the time to review you and your family members' current health plans, consider your needs for 2025, and learn about your coverage choices. TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 11 and ends Tuesday, Dec. 10. Enrollment changes made during TRICARE Open Season will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025.

The Defense Health Agency’s Virtual Education Center is an online educational platform with more than 50,000 resources covering 60 medical topics. The Virtual Education Center puts the power in your hands to research health topics before you talk to your provider.

Visit our new Virtual Education Center!

The Defense Health Agency’s Virtual Education Center is an online educational platform with more than 50,000 resources covering 60 medical topics. The Virtual Education Center puts the power in your hands to research health topics before you talk to your provider.

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Check Out Your 2025 TRICARE Health Plan Costs

With 2025 just around the corner, you may be starting to consider your family’s health needs for next year. There may be changes to your TRICARE health plan costs starting Jan. 1, 2025. Depending on your plan, these costs may include enrollment fees, premiums, cost-shares, and copayments.

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Your Comprehensive TRICARE Open Season Checklist: Prepare for Nov. 11

TRICARE Open Season is right around the corner. This year, it runs from Nov. 11 to Dec. 10. Follow this detailed checklist to ensure you’re fully prepared.

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TRICARE Dental Program Premiums Decrease Effective Nov. 1

If you’re enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program, your TDP monthly premiums will decrease for coverage effective Nov. 1. These new rates will remain in effect until Feb. 28, 2025.

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Get Ready for TRICARE Open Season and 2025 Region Changes at Nov. 14 Webinar

Are you ready for TRICARE Open Season and the upcoming changes to TRICARE in 2025? Mark your calendar for a TRICARE webinar, “Get Ready for TRICARE Open Season and 2025 Region Changes,” on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2–3 p.m. ET on Microsoft Teams Live.

DoD Safe Helpline

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Links to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office

DOD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office

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