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FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Military families can have a wide range of needs—and TRICARE has special programs to serve them. One of these programs is the Extended Care Health Option. ECHO is available to eligible active duty family members with special needs. It offers health care benefits beyond what other TRICARE plans offer.
“There isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to health care. Because of this, TRICARE has programs to make sure our military families get the care they need,” said Valerie Palmer, senior program analyst, TRICARE Health Plan Policy & Programs, at the Defense Health Agency. “ECHO supports active duty family members with special needs and provides respite care for their caregivers.”
ECHO benefits include extra treatment, services, and more. Here are some key facts about:
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