OCTOBER 17, 2024 – Your health is your most valuable asset. Preventive care plays a vital role in maintaining it. Preventive care refers to health screenings, exams, and other services that can diagnose and treat health problems early. In some cases, getting these exams can stop health problems before they start. With TRICARE, you have access to a wide range of preventive … [Read more...]
Update Your TRICARE Payment Information With TriWest
OCTOBER 11, 2024 – Do you currently live in the West Region? Or, do you live in one of the six states (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) moving to the West Region in 2025 as part of TRICARE’s new regional contracts? If you pay for your TRICARE coverage via credit card or bank electronic funds transfer, you can now securely give your recurring payment … [Read more...]
TRICARE Referrals and Specialty Care Change in 2025
OCTOBER 9, 2024 – Health care delivery under new TRICARE contracts starts on Jan. 1, 2025. This change will affect you unless you have TRICARE For Life, the US Family Health Plan, or a TRICARE health plan overseas. These new contracts will improve quality and access for beneficiaries in the United States. This includes enhancing referral management and access to specialty … [Read more...]
DoD Announces Health Care Supplement Pilot
OCTOBER 8, 2024 - The Department of Defense (DoD) today announced a one-year pilot program to provide no-cost supplemental health support services to DoD civilian employees serving in Japan after a yearlong effort to identify and address concerns regarding access to medical care. "The Department recognizes the significant contributions of our DoD civilian workforce around … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
OCTOBER 4, 2024 - October is recognized nationwide as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to stressing the importance of early detection and providing support to those affected. Breast cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the breast or chest tissue. The cells in this area begin to proliferate, forming a tumor that can invade surrounding tissues or spread … [Read more...]