Q&A: What To Know as New TRICARE Contracts Begin in 2025

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Reprinted with permission from the Defense Health Agency, Communications Division

New TRICARE managed care support (MCS) contracts, known as T-5, will start on Jan. 1, 2025. MCS contractors manage administrative support services for the TRICARE benefit. This includes managing enrollment services, maintaining civilian healthcare networks, operating call centers, and processing TRICARE claims. The new contracts will improve health care delivery, quality, and access for beneficiaries living in the United States.