FALLS CHURCH, VA, February 26, 2026 - Maintaining health care coverage through all phases of life supports good health for you and your family members. When you or a family member becomes eligible for TRICARE For Life, you may have questions about how TFL coverage for one person affects TRICARE coverage for other members of your family.
ARLINGTON, VA, February, 23, 2026 - The Department of the Air Force released updated guidance, Feb. 1, intended to accelerate Line of Duty determinations for Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard members serving on extended active‑duty orders.
The Air Force announced a significant update to physical fitness requirements and the timing of testing, effective July 1, 2026. To enhance professional readiness and prioritize personal health, the Air Force is transitioning to bi-annual testing, effectively reducing the rest window between assessments.
Commissary CLICK2GO® on the GO! delivery is officially transitioning from pilot to deployment as the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) prepares to roll out the service to 70 stores. This provides an added benefit to service members, their families, and eligible civilians and veterans.
For those enrolled in TRICARE Prime Remote in the continental United States, a pharmacy copayment will no longer be charged for covered prescriptions, effective Feb. 28, 2026. This copayment wavier applies to both retail network pharmacies and TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery.
Service members should soon see a change to the Military Parental Leave Program, as indicated in the FY2026 NDAA that passed in December 2025. The current program allows Service members to receive 12 weeks of nonchargeable leave during a one-year period beginning on the date of birth of the child.