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Government Shutdown Threatens TRICARE Payments for Military Families

10/13/2025

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In San Antonio, Texas, the government shutdown delays TRICARE payments to providers serving military families.
Dr. Britt Sims and Dr. Gia Koehne, healthcare providers, say they may be unable to continue operations without timely TRICARE payments.
TRICARE warned it may not process claims submitted after October 1, 2025 until funding is restored.
Patients can still receive care, but access remains a concern in a city with a large military presence.

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Story summary

In San Antonio, Texas, the government shutdown delays TRICARE payments to providers serving military families.
Dr. Britt Sims and Dr. Gia Koehne, healthcare providers, say they may be unable to continue operations without timely TRICARE payments.
TRICARE warned it may not process claims submitted after October 1, 2025 until funding is restored.
Patients can still receive care, but access remains a concern in a city with a large military presence.