Mutually Speaking «Back Changes to Tricare December 15, 2017 | Category: General As of January 1, 2018, there are changes to TRICARE — the health care program for uniformed service members and their families. These changes are designed to give members more benefit choices, improve access to care and simplify cost shares. Visit tricare.mil to: Update your contact and family member information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. Sign up for email updates. Learn about the changes, including which plans are affected.