ECHO provides services and supplies above the basic health standards of Tricare. This program is only required for active duty family members who meet eligibility criteria outlined by Tricare. Qualifying conditions can be found on www.tricare-west.com under the resources tab. The monthly cost of the ECHO program varies depending on the rank of the service member. In the event that you have more than one dependent who has a qualifying condition, only one monthly payment is required for enrollment in the program. Benefits paid into the ECHO program do not count towards your annual catastrophic cap.