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Getting Information from TRICARE
April 14, 2008

TRICARE has many resources available for beneficiaries to access information about their benefits. More

Prize Giveaway for Children
April 14, 2008

United Concordia is supporting April's "Month of the Military Child" celebrations by sponsoring a Web-based, random drawing. More

TRICARE Information for Guard, Reserve
April 14, 2008

Humana Military Healthcare Services offers a new online resource for National Guard and Reserve members. More

TRICARE Providers on the Increase
April 14, 2008

There's good news for TRICARE Standard beneficiaries. More civilian providers are accepting new patients, according to a recently released survey. More

Get Help Finding Help
March 31, 2008

TRICARE's Behavioral Health Provider Locator allows servicemembers and their families to call their managed care support contractor to find a network provider. More

Defense Renews Attempt to Raise Health Care Fees
Sgt. Shaft | March 31, 2008

"I want to provide some perspectiveon the issue..." More

Changes in Military Health System Promote Confidence
American Forces Press Service | March 28, 2008

Both public and patient confidence in the military health system are growing, and that system is leading the nation in developing new patient technologies, a senior Tricare official said. More

Health care Videos for Guard and Reserve
Business Wire | March 21, 2008

Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) announced today an additional online resource available for National Guard and Reserve members. More

TRICARE Can Hook You Up
Business Wire | March 18, 2008

The Behavioral Health Provider Locator and Appointment Assistance Service has taken more than 2,300 calls in the U.S. to help Active Duty Service Members and their families find approved behavioral health providers in their area. More

Do a TRICARE Checkup
Business Wire | March 17, 2008

As life's circumstances change, so does TRICARE coverage. Knowing TRICARE's enrollment policy and coverage is vital to getting your benefits. More

TRICARE Formulary Update Announced
Business Wire | March 17, 2008

TRICARE has placed five additional, non-formulary (or third tier), medications on the TRICARE Uniform Formulary. More

TRICARE Uniform Formulary Update Announced
Business Wire | March 10, 2008

The placement of five additional, non-formulary (or third tier), medications on the TRICARE Uniform Formulary has been announced. More

TRICARE Transition Assistance
Business Wire | March 10, 2008

TRICARE is available to support servicemembers as they transition from military to civilian life. More

When Life Happens, do a TRICARE Checkup
Business Wire | March 05, 2008

Few would argue that one of the most valuable benefits of military service is free or low-cost health care. However, life events mean that beneficiaries must stay on top of eligibility, co-payments, and deductibles to make the most of the health benefit. More

Frustrations with TRICARE
Anita Doberman | February 26, 2008

"It was infuriating when Matteo didn't show up as a dependent, and we were presented with a bill for several thousand dollars." More

First Ever WebHall by DoD's Military Health System
Anita Doberman | February 19, 2008

The Pentagon's top doctor, S. Ward Casscells, MD, assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, hosted a web based live "Webhall" on Valentine Day, a first for the military health system (MHS). More

Retiree Dental Program Offers Toolkit
Anita Doberman | February 11, 2008

The TRICARE Retiree Dental Plan (TRDP) enhanced their Consumer Toolkit for enrollees. More

TRICARE Beneficiaries go Mail Order
Anita Doberman | February 06, 2008

The classic marketing slogan "I'd rather fight than switch" has no place in the campaign to encourage TRICARE beneficiaries to make the switch from retail pharmacies to the TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy (TMOP). More

Results of Investigation Released
Anita Doberman | February 04, 2008

The Department of Veterans Affairs released the results of two investigations into concerns involving patient care at its Marion, Ill. hospital. More

Army Family Support Goes Virtual
Army News Service | January 24, 2008

In an age of persistent conflict and geographically-dispersed Families, the Army is taking Family support to a new level with virtual installations and virtual Family Readiness Groups. More

New TRICARE Advocacy Program
Army News Service | January 21, 2008

The TRICARE South new Warrior Navigation & Assistance Program for Wounded Warriors provides guidance through the military health care system. More

TRICARE Goes Digital
Army News Service | January 21, 2008

TRICARE for Life (TFL) beneficiaries will soon be able to print a copy of their Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from the convenience of their own homes. More

TRICARE to Cover Lap-Band Procedure
Army News Service | January 21, 2008

TRICARE beneficiaries whose weight poses a serious health risk now have a new surgical alternative available. More

TRICARE Now Covers "Lap-Band" Surgery
Army News Service | January 16, 2008

TRICARE beneficiaries whose weight poses a serious health risk now have a new surgical alternative available. More

Sensors May Lead to Faster Treatment for TBI
American Forces Press Service | January 15, 2008

While it still may be years away, military medical officials hope to one day place a sensor on every troop that would measure a blast's impact and alert a combat medic to the possibility of a brain injury. More

TRICARE for Life 'Explanation of Benefits' Goes Digital
American Forces Press Service | January 10, 2008

TRICARE for Life (TFL) beneficiaries can soon print a copy of their Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from the convenience of their own homes. More

Getting Behavioral Health Care is Easy
American Forces Press Service | January 07, 2008

TRICARE wants its non-Active Duty beneficiaries to know that they may make their first eight outpatient behavioral health care visits per fiscal year. More

Keeping Your New Year's Resolutions
American Forces Press Service | January 07, 2008

This year TRICARE can help with New Year's resolutions related to quitting smoking, consuming alcohol and losing weight. More

TRICARE Makes Appointments Easier
American Forces Press Service | January 07, 2008

TRICARE is making behavioral health care access simpler for Prime beneficiaries by offering assistance with appointments. More

Tricare Helps Keep '08 Goals on Track
Air Force Print News | December 28, 2007

Saving money, tobacco use and fighting the battle of the bulge are among the hot topics on most people's New Year's resolution lists, but this year Tricare officials can help. More

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