OCTOBER 25, 2024 – Have you ever had to get care while living or traveling overseas? Perhaps you had to pay up front and needed to file a claim for reimbursement. If you’ve submitted a claim for reimbursement, then you may be familiar with the TRICARE claim form, Patient’s Request for Medical Payment (DD Form 2642). In September 2024, this form was updated to include fields … [Read more...]
TRICARE Enrollment Freeze Happening Oct. 25
OCTOBER 22, 2024 – The Defense Health Agency today announced an upcoming global enrollment freeze affecting the TRICARE Beneficiary Web Enrollment portal and Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, or DEERS, due to preparations for the new TRICARE contract transition. The freeze will occur October 25–27, 2024. During the freeze: DEERS Online Enrollment System … [Read more...]
Schedule Your TRICARE Well-Woman Exam
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...]