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TRICARE Young Adult Costs Are Forcing Hard Choices: Congress Can Fix It

Nov 19, 2025

Military families are facing skyrocketing TRICARE Young Adult costs, and Congress must act to align coverage with civilian standards and protect young adult dependents.

Extending TRICARE Coverage for Young Adult Dependents to Age 26

Aug 12, 2025

Bipartisan lawmakers are pushing to extend TRICARE dependent coverage to age 26, aligning military benefits with civilian healthcare standards and easing costs for thousands of military families.

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