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By TRICARE Communications
Feb. 27, 2023
Have Diabetes? Check Supplies, Services TRICARE Covers
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you have diabetes, you know managing it well is vital to you staying healthy from head to toe. And from medical appointments to glucose monitoring and more, TRICARE can help you live your healthiest life with diabetes.
Feb. 23, 2023
Q&A: Getting and Using Referrals With TRICARE
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — You’ve likely heard the term “referral” in connection with health care. But what exactly is a referral—and how do you know if you need one? A referral is when your primary care manager (PCM) or primary care provider sends you to another provider or specialist for care.
Feb. 15, 2023
Make Your Vision a Year-Round Priority
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Vision and eye health are an important part of supporting an overall healthy lifestyle. Here’s an overview of vision coverage for active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, retirees, and their eligible family members.
Feb. 9, 2023
What To Do After a Qualifying Life Event
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — When you get married or move to a new state, updating your health plan probably isn’t the first thing on your mind. But when it comes to your health care coverage, personal milestones like these, as well as many other changes in your life, are known as Qualifying Life Events (QLEs). A QLE opens a 90-day period for you—and your family—to make eligible changes to your TRICARE health plan outside of open season.
Feb. 7, 2023
Find Your TRICARE Costs With Compare Cost Tool
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — With the TRICARE Compare Cost Tool, you can look up costs for covered services, enrollment, and more. You can also see how your plan’s costs compare to other plans.
Feb. 1, 2023
Need Dental Coverage? TRICARE Dental Program May Be Right for You
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you an active duty family member without dental coverage? Or a National Guard or Reserve member? If yes, the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) provides dental coverage around the world. And you may be eligible for TDP benefits.
Jan. 30, 2023
How to File Your TRICARE Claims Overseas
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you need to file a TRICARE Overseas claim for medical care or prescriptions you received overseas? If so, it’s important to understand the different TRICARE Overseas claim submission methods available to you.
Jan. 24, 2023
Protect Yourself From Respiratory Illness This Winter
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Fevers and sniffles and coughs—oh my! Viruses like COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are more common during the winter months. These viruses can cause severe illness in some people, so it’s important to know what to do if you feel under the weather.
Jan. 17, 2023
Update Your Other Health Insurance Info for TRICARE
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The new year is here, so it’s important to take stock of your family’s overall health plan coverage. This is especially true when it comes to other health insurance (OHI). You may have had OHI last year, but now no longer. Or perhaps you’ve recently gained or changed OHI. In any of these cases, make sure your OHI information with TRICARE is current so your health care claims are processed accurately.
Jan. 12, 2023
Start 2023 Knowing Your TRICARE Plan’s Catastrophic Cap
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — What will happen if doctor visits, medical tests, or even hospital stays start to pile up this year? How will it affect your family’s finances? Fortunately, there’s a set maximum amount you’ll pay out of pocket each year for TRICARE covered services. This amount is known as the catastrophic cap, and it resets every year on Jan. 1.
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