STRIPES (Linda F. Hersey) - Lawmakers examine Express Scripts as its contract nears renewal | Stars and Stripes
Because of lower reimbursement rates, many independently owned pharmacies cannot afford to continue in the Tricare program.
WAR (David Vergun) - DHA Official Says TRICARE Pharmacy Ensuring Essential Medication Delivery Worldwide
The War Department delivers one of the most comprehensive health benefits, through TRICARE, including an exceptional prescription drug benefit program, said David J. Smith, Defense Health Agency deputy director, during a hearing in Washington.
STRIPES (Linda F. Hersey) - Massachusetts senator urges military to audit Express Scripts | Stars and Stripes
Express Scripts is the exclusive pharmacy benefit manager for Tricare, managing benefits for 9 million uniformed service members and retirees.
STRIPES (Matthew M. Burke) - GAO says Tricare special-needs program may no longer meet families’ needs | Stars and Stripes
A Tricare program that provides services to military dependents with special needs is overdue for a review of its coverage limit.
STRIPES (Marc Castaneda) - Military families living far from US bases to see prescription costs eliminated | Stars and Stripes
Active-duty family members enrolled in Tricare Prime Remote will not pay copayments for covered prescription medications filled at retail pharmacies.