Feb. 17, 2023 DoD releases policies to ensure access to non-covered reproductive health care The DoD has released policies on command notification of pregnancy, administrative absence for non-covered reproductive health care, and travel allowances for non-covered reproductive health care.
June 19, 2018 Changes in marital status, changes in TRICARE coverage Did you get married or divorced recently? If so, you’ve experienced a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event (QLE). With TRICARE, QLEs are certain life changes, like moving, getting married or divorced, becoming Medicare-eligible, and more. These changes may trigger a change in your TRICARE eligibility and
May 23, 2018 Explaining TRICARE annual cost increases Population growth, aging, and price increases for medical goods and services drive many health care costs in the U.S. In any given year, these price increases are related to rising drug costs, using new medical technology, increasing provider rates or other factors.
May 10, 2018 TRICARE provider types: Understanding your options You can visit several types of providers when you need care, regardless of your TRICARE plan. It’s important to understand your provider options because who you see impacts both your out-of-pocket costs and filing a claim.
April 16, 2018 Introducing Qualifying Life Events: Changes in your life may mean changes to your TRICARE options When life changes for you and your family, your TRICARE options may also change. With TRICARE, certain life events (like moving due to a permanent change of station, getting married or divorced, adopting or having a baby, becoming Medicare eligible or losing health coverage) are called Qualifying
April 10, 2018 FEDVIP brings vision coverage to TRICARE beneficiaries Only half of the 61 million U.S. adults who are at high risk for serious vision loss visited an eye doctor in the past year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Eye exams can help keep your vision strong, diagnose potential issues early, and prevent diseases that may lead to
March 29, 2018 Active Duty? Enroll to continue TRICARE coverage after retirement Retiring from active duty, whether a medical retirement or a regular retirement, is a significant life event. You should know before you retire which TRICARE programs best suit your and your family’s needs.
March 23, 2018 Which plan is right for you? Comparing TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select If you have health coverage with TRICARE, you can choose from a variety of plans, which provide you options in where and how you seek medical and dental services. Two major health programs include TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select.
Nov. 9, 2017 Take command: Enroll now for 2018 TRICARE coverage On Jan. 1, 2018, there are a number of changes coming to your TRICARE benefit. This includes a change to the current TRICARE regions. The current three regions (North, South and West) will become two regions (East and West). There will be new regional contractors for the new East and West regions.
Oct. 18, 2017 TRICARE payment types for calendar year 2018 With the Jan. 1, 2018 changes to new stateside regions and contractors, you may need to update your payment option to guarantee continued payment of your TRICARE enrollment fees and monthly premiums.
Oct. 12, 2017 Take command with TRICARE changes: Enrollments shifting from fiscal to calendar year starting in January 2018 Starting Jan. 1, 2018, cost changes for TRICARE benefits transition from a fiscal year period to a calendar year period. Changing from fiscal year (Oct. 1 – Sept. 30) to calendar year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) makes the TRICARE benefit consistent with civilian health plans. The change will largely affect
Oct. 4, 2017 Take command of your health: Milestone changes coming to TRICARE TRICARE beneficiaries will soon have increased access to health care through key changes that are set to take place in January 2018. With the benefit set to undergo some of the biggest improvements in more than two decades, beneficiaries will be able to take command of their health care through
Oct. 4, 2017 Take command: Register to learn about upcoming changes to TRICARE The Military Health System is modernizing TRICARE to better serve you and respond to changes in law and policy. Join us for our next webinar on Thursday, Oct. 5, from 1 to 2 p.m. (EDT) to learn how TRICARE is changing and how to prepare for these changes.
Sept. 19, 2017 Take action to make a smooth transition with TRICARE in 2018 You may be wondering what action you need to take, if any, to ensure you continue TRICARE coverage in 2018. Some beneficiaries will need to take action, but most will not. If you’re currently enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE coverage on Dec. 31, 2017, you’ll transition to your respective TRICARE
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,