These copayments, which are the same for men and  women, vary depending on the plan option and providers selected. DOD Health Care Services for Women

In addition to the range of health care services offered to all DOD  beneficiaries, TRICARE provides health care services targeted specifically  to women. Most Women Beneficiaries Are Satisfied With DOD’s Health Care Benefit, but Some Concerns Exist

Overall, women beneficiaries report being satisfied with the TRICARE  health care benefit, but some have concerns about the type of care they  receive. For active duty women, concerns also stem from  the attitudes and the climate established by the command personnel who  may not understand women’s health care needs. For example,  some women beneficiaries do not understand the importance of physical  exams and preventive screenings such as Pap smears and mammograms. In addition, the TRICARE  benefit requires some beneficiaries to share in the cost of their health  care—a characteristic also found in the FEHBP plans we reviewed. We reviewed selected health care plans under the Federal Employees  Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) to compare the covered benefits with  those provided by TRICARE.
What GAO Found

Half of all beneficiaries in the Department of Defense's (DOD) Tricare health care program are women. With a health care system historically oriented towards men, DOD has had to work to ensure that its women beneficiaries receive the full range of medical services they are entitled to, including obstetrical and gynecological care and diagnostic services such as Pap smears and mammograms. TRICARE-covered benefits are in line with American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guidelines and are comparable to women's health benefits offered by two of the largest health plans under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP). DOD also requires some beneficiaries to share in the cost of their health care. Both DOD's and FEHBP's copayments, which are the same for men and women, vary depending on the plan option and the providers selected. Women beneficiaries report being satisfied with the health care benefits they receive under TRICARE. Some women beneficiaries, however, have expressed concerns about obtaining services when they are stationed overseas or in remote areas. Some active duty women are also concerned that command personnel may not understand women's health care needs.