JANUARY 17, 2025 – Do you know what to do when you or a family member feels sick, but it’s outside of business hours or it’s the weekend? Should you go to an urgent care clinic or the emergency room, or wait until your doctor’s office is open? Luckily, TRICARE has a service called the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line that can help when you need healthcare … [Read more...]
Cold Weather Injuries Peak in January, February
JANUARY 14, 2025 - Service members are often in danger of experiencing cold weather-related injuries because of cold and wet conditions present during various training and operational activities. Wind chill and wetness (including from sweat) can increase the rate of heat loss. Cold weather-related injuries, otherwise known as CWIs, can occur at warmer conditions as high as … [Read more...]
Types of Glasses You Can Get a Prescription For
JANUARY 15, 2025 - Many people are familiar with standard prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses when it comes to vision correction. However, the world of prescription eyewear extends beyond these basics. From sunglasses to safety glasses and specialized sports eyewear, there’s a range of glasses designed to address specific needs while offering vision correction. Here’s a … [Read more...]
Payment Deadline for TRICARE West Region Extended
JANUARY 9, 2025 – The Defense Health Agency today announced beneficiaries in TRICARE’s West Region now have more time to provide payment information to TriWest Healthcare Alliance, TRICARE’s new West Region managed care support contractor. If beneficiaries don’t set up payment before the new deadlines, they’ll be disenrolled from their health plan, retroactive to Jan. … [Read more...]
Provide Your Payment Information to TriWest Now
JANUARY 7, 2025 – Do you currently live in the West Region? Or, do you live in one of the six states (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) that moved to the West Region on Jan. 1 as part of TRICARE’s new regional contracts? If you pay for your TRICARE coverage using a bank electronic funds transfer, credit card, or debit card, you must now securely give … [Read more...]