As a Tricare beneficiary, it’s important to pay your premiums and costs on time. Failure to pay Tricare bills can lead to loss of coverage. The good news is Tricare offers convenient online payment options to pay your bill digitally.
In this comprehensive guide, I’ll explain the different ways you can pay Tricare online using their website or your health plan’s portal.
Overview of Tricare Insurance
Tricare provides health insurance to active and retired military members and their families. It is administered by the Defense Health Agency. There are several Tricare plans including:
- Tricare Prime – HMO-style plan using military clinics/hospitals
- Tricare Select – PPO plan with more flexibility in providers
- Tricare Retired Reserve – For retired reserve members
Depending on your Tricare plan, you may have to pay monthly premiums, annual enrollment fees, deductibles, copays for care, and more out-of-pocket expenses
It’s important to pay these Tricare costs on time to avoid losing coverage. The good news is Tricare offers easy online payment options.
Tricare Website Online Payments
One way to pay your Tricare bill digitally is directly through the Tricare website. Here are the steps:
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Go to www.tricare.mil
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Click “Costs” and then “Pay Premium”
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Choose “Pay Online – PayPal”
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Select your Tricare plan to view premium amounts owed
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Choose the premium you want to pay
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Click “Pay with Debit or Credit Card” if paying with card
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Enter your payment info on PayPal and submit payment
This allows quick, one-time payments. You can also set up automatic payments for ongoing premiums. Just have your Tricare account number, payment info, and mailing address ready.
Health Plan Portal Payments
If you have Tricare Prime or Select, another way to pay online is through your health plan’s web portal.
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Tricare East is managed by Humana Military. Pay at www.humanamilitary.com.
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Tricare West is administered by Health Net Federal Services. Pay bills at www.tricare-west.com.
Simply log into your account on your plan’s website. You can then view your Tricare statement, current balance, and payment history. These portals allow online credit/debit card payments or bank account payments. You can also set up recurring payments.
Benefits of Paying Tricare Online
Paying your Tricare costs digitally offers many benefits such as:
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Convenience – Pay anytime, anywhere with an internet connection.
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Payment Receipt – Get emailed confirmation of online payments.
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Avoid Late Fees – No delays like with mail payments.
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Automatic Payments – Set and forget recurring Tricare premiums.
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Payment History – View past Tricare bills and payments in one place.
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Fast Processing – Online payments credit within 1-2 business days.
Tips for Paying Tricare Bills Online
Follow these tips for successfully paying your Tricare costs online:
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Log into your account to see your exact balance due before paying.
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Save your payment information for faster checkout in the future.
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Opt for text or email reminders when bills are due.
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Set up autopay through your health plan’s portal for premiums.
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Contact Tricare or your plan for any payment issues.
Pay Other Tricare Fees Digitally
Along with monthly premiums, you may need to pay other Tricare expenses digitally like:
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Annual Tricare enrollment fees
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Deductibles when receiving medical care
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Copayments to providers for office visits, drugs, etc.
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Dental care copays if enrolled in the Tricare Dental Program
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Cost-shares for prescription medications
Check with your Tricare contractor for the easiest way to pay these other fees online.
Don’t Lose Coverage – Pay Tricare Online Today!
Paying bills digitally is the fastest way to ensure your Tricare coverage stays active. Avoid gaps in health insurance by logging into your plan’s website and paying your premiums, enrollment fees, and other costs online. Sign up for automatic payments for convenience. Paying Tricare online is easy and ensures peace of mind!
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FAQ
How do you pay for TRICARE?
How to bill for TRICARE?
How do I pay TRICARE by phone?
How do I make a Tricare payment?
Press 1 to make a payment. TRICARE regulations only allow initial payments for new TRICARE plan enrollments or one-time payments to be made by check. HNFS cannot accept checks for quarterly or annual enrollment payments, including delinquent payments.
How do I pay my Tricare enrollment fees?
After your first payment, you must pay all of your enrollment fees and monthly premiums automatically by: Or, you can pay your fees online. Choose your health or dental plan below to learn about your payment options. A TRICARE explanation of benefits (EOB) is not a bill.
Can Tricare payments be made by check?
TRICARE regulations only allow initial payments for new TRICARE plan enrollments or one-time payments to be made by check. HNFS cannot accept checks for quarterly or annual enrollment payments, including delinquent payments. HNFS charges a $20 administrative fee for declined enrollment fee payments.
Can I switch my payment information to TriWest Healthcare Alliance?
If so, you’ll need to switch your payment information to TriWest Healthcare Alliance, the new regional contractor replacing Health Net Federal Services. You have two options to set up payments with TriWest. Learn more. Note: If you pay by allotment, you don’t need to do this. Allotment payments will transfer automatically.
How do I set up payments with TriWest?
You have two options to set up payments with TriWest. Learn more. Note: If you pay by allotment, you don’t need to do this. Allotment payments will transfer automatically. If you aren’t registered, it will take about 10 business days to receive your login information. Call your regional contractor to pay with your debit or credit card:
How do I pay my regional contractor Bill?
Call your regional contractor to pay with your debit or credit card: You can get your bill in the mail and return it each month or quarter to your regional contractor with your debit or credit card information on the bill. To avoid missed payments, you may want to set up an automatic payment.