Thursday, October 16, 2025

Tricare warns government shutdown could stall claims payments

Article Title: Tricare warns government shutdown could stall claims payments

Article Excerpt: "As the federal government shutdown continues, some Tricare medical providers are being told their claims for services for military families may not be paid until government funding is restored, according to contractors, advocates and the Tricare.mil website. ...a key issue for medical providers is payment for their services. The Tricare page goes on to state that “Tricare may not be able to process or pay medical claims for services received on or after October 1, 2025, until funding is restored. The Defense Health Agency is also working with our Tricare contractors to also communicate with healthcare providers on potential delays in payment. ..."

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