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The 2015 TRICARE (T-2017) manuals are now being displayed using a new web format. The new web format includes new features that will make navigation of the manuals smoother and simpler.

This new display format is intended to work fully with all operating systems (Windows, OS X, IOS, Android, etc.), browsers (Edge, Chrome, Safari, etc.), and all devices (laptops and handheld devices). The second version of the CFR (for use with the 2015 (T-2017) Manuals) is also displayed in the new format.

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TRICARE Program Manuals - 2015 Edition (T-2017)

These manuals are applicable to the East and West Regional Managed Care Support Contracts (MCSCs) awarded on or after 07/21/2016. Upon direction of the Contracting Officer (CO), all or portions of these manuals may also apply to the TQMC, TCARS, TOP, TPharm, TDP, and TDEFIC.

TRICARE Operations Manual, Change 2, May 17, 2017

Page Count: 1,134
Summary of Changes: This change brings the T2017 Manuals current with the T-3 Manuals, by incorporating T-3 changes published from December 20, 2016 through March 28, 2017 and adds revisions and administrative updates. This change is published in conjunction with Apr 2015 TPM Change 2, Apr 2015 TRM Change 2, and Apr 2015 TSM Change 2.
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TRICARE Policy Manual, Change 4, June 30, 2017

Page Count: 1,040
Summary of Changes: See the Change Transmittal. This change is published in conjunction with Apr 2015 TRM Change 3, and Apr 2015 TSM Change 3.
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TRICARE Reimbursement Manual (TRM), Change 3, June 30, 2017

Page Count: 910
Summary of Changes: See the Change Transmittal. This change is published in conjunction with Apr 2015 TPM Change 4 and Apr 2015 TSM Change 3.
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TRICARE Systems Manual, Change 3, June 30, 2017

Page Count: 770
Summary of Changes: See the Change Transmittal. This change is published in conjunction with Apr 2015 TPM Change 4, and Apr 2015 TRM Change 3.
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TRICARE Program Manuals - 2008 Edition (T-3)

These manuals serve for contracts awarded on or after 06/27/2008 for the North, South, and West Regions along with TQMC, CARS, TOP, and TPharm. The manuals will apply to the TDEFIC contract upon direction of the Contracting Officer

The MCS Manuals for contracts prior to 06/26/2008 are now superseded and can be found in the "Superseded" portion (indicated by a red banner) of each manuals' web page. Select the desired manual below, then proceed to the "Superseded" manual(s) that exist below the "Current" manual. For the ADP Manual, select the TSM Manual.

TRICARE Operations Manual, Change 203, June 13, 2017

Page Count: 1,606
Summary of Changes: This change package includes (a) removal of quantitative treatment limitations for mental health and SUD treatment; (b) elimination of differential mental health/SUD cost-sharing/co-payments (vis a vis medical/surgical care cost-shares and co-pays); and, (c) authorization of outpatient SUD treatment by TRICARE-authorized Individual Professional Providers of care. This change is published in conjunction with Feb 2008 TPM Change 183 and Feb 2008 TRM Change 144.
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TRICARE Policy Manual, Change 184, June 29, 2017

Page Count: 1,066
Summary of Changes: See the Change Transmittal. This change is published in conjunction with Feb 2008 TRM Change 145 and Feb 2008 TSM Change 95.
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TRICARE Reimbursement Manual, Change 145, June 29, 2017

Page Count: 1,032
Summary of Changes: See the Change Transmittal. This change is published in conjunction with Feb 2008 TPM Change 184 and Feb 2008 TSM Change 95.
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TRICARE Systems Manual, Change 95, June 29, 2017

Page Count: 954
Summary of Changes: See the Change Transmittal. This change is published in conjunction with Feb 2008 TPM Change 184 and Feb 2008 TRM Change 145.
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Other Manuals

Authority for the TRICARE Program is the 32 CFR 199. DHA is providing a version of Title 32 to the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 199 (32 CFR 199) and 10 United States Code Chapter 55 as a convenience for the DHA community.

32 CFR 199 (2005), Change 74, November 2, 2016

Page Count: 526
Summary of Changes: Final Rule: Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS)/TRICARE: Refills of Maintenance Medications Through Military Treatment Facility Pharmacies or National Mail Order Pharmacy Program
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32 CFR 199 (2016), Baseline, December 1, 2016

Page Count: 502
Summary of Changes: This is the baseline version of the December 2016 32 CFR 199 (DHA Version).
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10 USC 55, Change 7, June 8, 2016

Page Count: 456
Summary of Changes: USC Classification Table, 114th, First Session (Public Laws 114-1 through 114-115)
—Prepared by Office of the Law Revision Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives (January 3, 2016).
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DCS User Guide, Baseline, June 1, 2017

Page Count: 202
Summary of Changes: This is the June 2017 Duplicate Claims System (DCS) User Guide.
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DoD WIC Overseas Program Policy Manual, Baseline, July 1, 2017

Page Count: 27
Summary of Changes: This is the July 2017 WIC Overseas Program Policy Manual
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