Source documents

The official 2026 handbooks

This entire site is built on these two government publications. Download, save, and refer to them as you make decisions, they are the authoritative source on your benefits.

2026 Edition • Defense Health Agency (DHA)

TRICARE For Life Handbook

The official handbook explaining how TRICARE and Medicare work together as wraparound coverage. Covers eligibility, getting care, claims, pharmacy, life changes, and DEERS.

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How TRICARE For Life Works

Understanding Medicare (Parts A, B, C, D)

Getting Care: Military hospitals, civilian providers, telehealth

TFL Coverage: Medical, dental, mental health

Pharmacy: Express Scripts, retail network, mail-order

Claims processing in U.S. and overseas

Life Changes & DEERS updates

Contact for questions: WPS / TRICARE For Life Contractor: 866-773-0404

2026 Edition • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Medicare & Me Handbook

The official Medicare guidebook every new beneficiary receives. Explains Original Medicare Parts A and B, what's covered, premiums and deductibles, enrollment timing, and your rights.

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Medicare basics: Parts A, B, C, D explained

When and how to sign up for Medicare

What Original Medicare covers

What you'll pay in 2026

Your Medicare rights

Help paying your costs (Extra Help, MSPs)

Definitions and where to get more help

Contact for questions: 1-800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227)

Prefer a printed copy?

Hard copies of the TRICARE For Life Handbook are available, call WPS at 866-773-0404 to order one mailed to you. The Medicare & Me handbook is mailed automatically to new Medicare beneficiaries; you can also order it from medicare.gov .

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