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VIDEO: How a Benefit Gets Covered

Defense Health Agency

March 18, 2026 | 2:15

Ever wonder how a new treatment, drug, or medical device becomes covered by TRICARE? In this video, we break down the step-by-step process TRICARE must follow before making a new benefit available to beneficiaries. You’ll learn: - How federal law defines what can and cannot be covered by TRICARE - Why only Congress can change rules to change what is covered - How medical experts ensure treatments are safe and effective - What happens behind the scenes before a benefit becomes available Learn more about covered services at: www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices