TRICARE® 2026 prescription copay increases.
Review updated TRICARE prescription copays effective January 1, 2026.
As a reminder—member copays for prescription drugs changed on January 1, 2026. Please see the chart below for all the changes.
2026 prescription copays.
| Effective 1/1/26 | Effective 1/1/26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Generic (Tier 1) | $16 | $14 |
| Brand-Name (Tier 2) | $48 | $44 |
| Nonformulary (Tier 3) Brand and Generic |
$85 | $85 |
| Non-Covered Drugs (Tier 4) | 100% cost of the drug | 100% cost of the drug |
Who is impacted?
These increases affect all US Family Health Plan members except dependent survivors of active-duty service members (ADSMs), medically retired service members, and dependents of medically retired service members. These members will see no change in their prescription drug copays in 2026.
