# DoD Sets 2027 TRICARE Costs

The Department of Defense says most TRICARE costs will remain largely stable in 2027, while premiums for some unsubsidized plans are expected to rise sharply. Open enrollment runs November 9–December 8, 2026. The announcement also brings attention to performance and oversight issues involving the **$136 billion** managed care support contracts held by Humana Military and TriWest, alongside congressional questions about Express Scripts’ pharmacy-benefit practices. No new solicitation or award was identified.

- TRICARE contractors and prospective bidders should note the continued scrutiny of managed-care performance and pharmacy-benefit practices; the signal does not identify a new procurement opportunity.
- Current and prospective managed care providers can use the contract and oversight context to assess the importance of documented performance and accountability in this market.
- Organizations advising beneficiaries or supporting TRICARE enrollment should account for the November 9–December 8 open-enrollment period and communicate that premium changes vary by plan.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Published:** November 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
- Defense Health Agency (DHA)
- Congress

### Vendors
- Humana Military (managed care support contract awardee)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance (managed care support contract awardee)
- Express Scripts (pharmacy benefit manager)

### Sources
- [
        TRICARE costs remain mostly stable in 2027, but some premiums spike - Federal News Network](https://federalnewsnetwork.com/benefits/2026/11/tricare-costs-remain-mostly-stable-in-2027-but-some-premiums-spike) - Federal News Network