COVID-19 Information and Resources
last updated May 11, 2023
TRICARE Benefit Information
Online Resources
Test to Treat Initiative
Get tested and treated in one place.
Testing/At-Home Tests
TRICARE continues to cover medically necessary COVID-19 tests ordered by a TRICARE-authorized provider and performed at a TRICARE-authorized lab or facility. Test types include diagnostic, tests for management of COVID-19, and serology/antibody tests.
FDA-approved at-home antigen rapid diagnostic test kits may be covered with a physician's order.
Vaccines
TRICARE covers age-appropriate vaccines in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. Pre-authorization is not required.
Visit the CDC website for details.
Additional primary doses/boosters
The CDC recommends additional primary doses and boosters based on age, medical history and vaccine type.
Pregnancy and COVID-19 vaccines
The CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccination for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant now, or might become pregnant in the future.
Key websites
Check Your Symptoms
People with COVID-19 can experience a wide range of symptoms, ranging from mild to severe. Take an online assessment to easily check your symptoms.
Getting Your Health Care Back on Track
It’s important to make sure your routine and preventive health care is back on track.
- Don’t delay care. Medical facilities have protection measures in place if you need care. If you are not ready for an in-person visit, you can use our network directory to find providers who offer telehealth in your area. Remember, you can also access telemedicine and telemental health care services through Telemynd, Doctor On Demand or one of our other telehealth partners.
- Know your preventive care options. If you are due for a screening, you may qualify for a telemedicine visit or at-home laboratory testing. We offer disease management programs to help you stay on track!
- Stay on the immunization schedule. Get covered immunizations, including your annual flu vaccine, from network doctors and pharmacies at no cost to you.
- Do your part to improve your health. Now may be the perfect time to eat better, exercise regularly or quit smoking. Check out one of our wellness programs to get started.
- Make mental health care a priority. Emotional health is key to overall health. Don’t ignore it! Telemental health care is available, and many mental health services do not require a referral.
