Nov. 14, 2016 Controlling Portion Sizes Thanksgiving will be here soon, and with it the temptations that come with everyone's favorite dishes. So as we gather with friends and family to celebrate, we should be mindful of portion sizes. Prediabetes puts people at increased risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. It has been
Nov. 9, 2016 Open Enrollment and the Health Insurance Marketplace It’s the time of year when people can enroll in or change their health insurance plan. The open enrollment period for HealthCare.gov is November 1, 2016 to January 31, 2017 for 2017 coverage. How does this affect you? Most TRICARE beneficiaries don’t need to worry about open enrollment. However,
Nov. 2, 2016 The Importance of Health Literacy Health literacy means how well you understand your basic health information and services available to you. According to Health.gov, nearly nine out of ten adults may lack the skills needed to manage their health and prevent disease. First, you should know or have a copy of your health history, prior
Oct. 31, 2016 Be Aware of Bullying This Month October is Bullying Prevention Month and TRICARE wants you to be aware of resources available to you. Does your child have frequent headaches and stomach aches, especially on school days? It may not be a sign of physical illness. It might be a sign that your child is being bullied. Some other signs
Oct. 19, 2016 TRICARE to Expand Preventive Service Coverage TRICARE has always had excellent coverage of important preventive services and we are making it better. TRICARE is adding preventive services to ensure our preventive services are aligned with recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), and the Health Resources and
Oct. 6, 2016 Flu Season: Don’t Get Sick, Get Stuck Every year in the early fall, flu season begins again. The flu makes most people feel sick and miserable, but for some people it can be deadly. Getting the flu vaccine every year is the best way to protect you, your family and your community from the flu. The Centers for Disease Control and
Oct. 3, 2016 TRICARE: Join us for a Facebook Town Hall on Women’s Health October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time when we encourage women to make time for screening and early detection. Please join us on Wednesday, October 5 at 12pm EDT, when TRICARE and the Health Affairs Women’s Health Issues Group will host a town hall to discuss not only breast
Sept. 30, 2016 Express Scripts Pharmacy Network Changing for TRICARE Beneficiaries Express Scripts, Inc. (ESI) today announced upcoming changes to the retail pharmacy network it manages on behalf of TRICARE. On Dec. 1, 2016, Walgreens pharmacy locations will join the network. CVS pharmacies, including those in Target stores, will leave the network on the same day. The new network
Sept. 15, 2016 What’s Your Plan for a Disaster? Tropical storms, hurricanes, floods, cyber threats – there is no shortage of things that can go wrong. However, there is one thing that everyone can do to protect themselves: stay prepared. This National Preparedness Month, TRICARE reminds you that preparing for a disaster is not hard, but it does
Sept. 12, 2016 Options for the Those Who Need Assisted Living As you or your loved ones age, you may find that getting to doctors’ offices is more difficult or more frequent. TRICARE offers several options to help you get the care you need. First, decide which services you need, like whether you need a skilled nursing facility or nursing home. Then you can
Aug. 30, 2016 Medicare and TRICARE: How to Keep Your TRICARE Coverage By taking a few simple steps, retirees can make sure they have their TRICARE benefits after they turn 65. Four months before your 65th birthday, you will receive a postcard from the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), the office that supports the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System,
Aug. 24, 2016 Missing Appointments Wastes Time and Money It has happened to many of us. We call and set up an appointment with our doctor. We even write it down. But, life happens and we remember the appointment about an hour after we were supposed to check-in. We are now official “no shows.”A no-show occurs when a patient misses an appointment without
Aug. 4, 2016 Watch for Signs of Medical Identity Theft Did you know that healthcare is the number one target, nearly as much as retail, finance, and banking combined, for identity theft and fraud? Your health information is important to you and your health care provider. But in the wrong hands, it can be valuable to someone else. Would you know if each
Aug. 2, 2016 Summer Time is a Great Time for Healthier Eating During the summer, many people spend more time outside whether on vacation or just enjoying the sun. Don’t let this change in routine derail your healthy eating habits. The summer offers many opportunities to make healthy eating choices. When it’s too hot to cook inside, turn on the grill outside.
July 25, 2016 Asked & Answered Webinar TRICARE and Military OneSource are co-hosting a webinar to bring you the answers to your questions. Join us on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, noon to 1pm EST, to ask us anything. We’ll have a panel of subject matter experts on hand to take your questions. Sign-up at
July 22, 2016 Webinar to Discuss TRICARE Dental Options TRICARE is hosting a webinar to educate TRICARE beneficiaries about TRICARE Dental Options. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, from noon-1 p.m. EST.No prior registration is required; simply join us at noon on the specified day and time at
July 22, 2016 DoD Awards TRICARE Managed Care Support Contracts The Department of Defense (DoD) announced today the next generation of TRICARE Managed Care Support Contracts. The new contracts, which go into effect nine months after the award, establish two TRICARE regions in the United States – East and West – instead of the current three. The East Region
July 8, 2016 Tips to Avoid Mosquito Bites this Summer The American Mosquito Control Association reports that over one million people worldwide die from mosquito-borne diseases every year. This summer, TRICARE wants to help you avoid their bites, which are not only irritating, but can also carry diseases that make both people and pets very ill.Mosquito
July 7, 2016 Call Your Regional Contractor First when Getting Specialty Care TRICARE beneficiaries with special needs or a serious illness or injury have several resources available for help. Your care is best coordinated through your regional contractor.TRICARE rules require that if the care you need is available at a military hospital or clinic near you, and there is space
July 7, 2016 Protect Your Personal Information Fraud against TRICARE beneficiaries is in the news. Protecting your personal information is vital to your privacy, and prevents abuse of taxpayer funds. Be safe; don’t share your military ID or other personal or family information with an unknown person.Fraudsters often target TRICARE beneficiaries,