Generally, if you paid out of pocket for Tricare this year, you'll be paying more in 2024. Open season, from Nov. 13 through Dec. 12, is the time to make changes to your Tricare coverage. Some costs may rise this year. A new pill could ease access to birth control for troops and dependents. Contract changes won't come for at least another year, but officials are working on the problem now. Increase in rates for Tricare Young Adult Prime is especially stunning, one advocate says. These preconception and prenatal screenings can help identify people at risk for having children with certain genetic conditions. In light of the continuing legal challenges, the timing of the new Tricare contracts is unclear. Two lawsuits alleging IVF discrimination due to marital status, sexual orientation, and the cause of infertility were filed against the DoD and VA. Increases went into effect May 1. The timeline for the new Tricare contracts to take effect is August 2024, for now. Load More