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- TRICARE 'Round the Clock Care Accidents happen. Babies get sick. Complications occur. And it seems they never happen at a convenient time. Certainly not always during the typical 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.…, For an Emergency, Of course, if you are having an emergency, always call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. How does TRICARE define "emergency"? Emergency Care: The care you receive for a medical, maternity or…, For Urgent Care, What about urgent care? The TRICARE definition:, Urgent Care:, The care you receive for an illness or injury that would not result in further disability or death if not treated immediately, but does require professional attention within 24 hours. Urgent care has…, TRICARE Standard/Extra:, As mentioned above, when using TRICARE Standard and Extra, you manage your own health care. While you'll never require referrals for any type of care, some services may require prior authorization.…, TRICARE Prime:, You may schedule an appointment with your primary care manager (PCM) for URGENT care, for conditions such as a sprain, sore throat or rising temperature, by making a "same-day" appointment. If you…, TRICARE For Life:, When using TFL, you manage your own health care. To get your urgent care, simply make an appointment with your Medicare provider. To remain eligible for TFL, you must have Medicare Part B and follow…
- tom-phipott, MILITARY UPDATE: Civilian Doc Networks to Backstop VA Primary Care Too, More than two decades ago, when a shrinking military healthcare system saw patient demand exceed its capacity to deliver timely care, particularly for a burgeoning retiree population, the Department…
- Republicans will have more opportunities to take aim at Biden administration defense policies they've decried as "woke," including the military's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, if they take control of…
- The gift-giving season is upon us, and we've got the ultimate military gift guide for you.
- A veteran who made the transition to a successful civilian career offers some tips.
- Want to enjoy a nice weekend of castles, damsels and armored himbos? Grab a controller and pull up a chair; we’re going to 1400s Bohemia.
- China and North Korea present very different challenges than Iran.
- MODESTO, Calif. – Joseph Scott said he never intended harm to anyone or disrespect to the military - he was trying to do just the opposite. "I was just supporting my cousins and my family in the…
- But after all of the heartbreak of divorce, one thing is clear: a new path must be carved. But how do you do that? Where does a shaken spouse look for guidance?
- PCS season is upon us. If you’ll be joining the masses rotating duty stations around the world, your stress level may be ramping up just thinking about packing and unpacking all over again. Whether…, The First Box, When you do an OCONUS move, you get to pack an express shipment that will (hopefully) arrive as soon as your family gets housing, even if it’s weeks before the rest of your stuff shows up. That is…, The Moving Binder, Inventories of your stuff, warranties, paperwork from the movers, housing contracts. Copies of old and new military orders. House deed and car titles. Checklists and contact information. Make it a…, Hardware, You will not remember which specialty screws hung which piece of wall art. As you remove brackets, hooks and screws, put them in a snack-sized ziplock bag. Label it with a sharpie immediately.…, Wires and Plugs, You will not flawlessly recall which cord plugs into which socket. First, take a photo showing where cables are plugged in. As you unplug, coil and seal cables in zip-top bags. All printer cables in…, Lightbulbs, Movers may helpfully stick the bolt nuts that keep light bulbs in lamps into helpful places for safekeeping…somewhere so safe no one will ever find them. While inexpensive, they are very troublesome…, Candles, Collect all candles and put them in a candle bin with a tight-fitting lid. Moving trucks can get hot in the summer, so if you’d be crushed if the candle melts, make other arrangements for them. A…, Liquids, Take the lids off, cover the bottle with plastic wrap, and rescrew the tops to prevent spilling. Or group similarly sized liquids in zip-top bags. Put these bags in the bottom of (clean) plastic…, Pantry Items, Most movers will pack items in sealed containers. Pack all your spices in your kitchen food storage tubs, or in a bag, then in a covered pot or pan. Unopened cans of soup, boxes of pasta and tomato…, Got a junk drawer?, Use plastic wrap to hold items in a drawer organizer, or dump the drawer into a large ziplock bag -- two gallon bags work well here. The last thing you want to unpack is 500 pencils wrapped…, Mattress Tip, Protect yours by putting a fitted sheet on the top and bottom to keep clean in transit. You can also ask for a plastic covering for your mattress from the moving company. And make sure they bring the…, Clothes, Keep them sorted and clean by pre-packing in vacuum-sealed space bags or even (labeled!) garbage bags. Keep closet items from falling off the hangers and getting lost by securing groups of hangers…, Toys, For the love of everything holy, collect all the toys into one place and bag the suckers. Here’s another great use for two-gallon ziplock bags as you can put a lot of Legos in there. Put a rubber…, Jewelry, Hand carry all sentimental and fine jewelry. To keep chains untangled, use press-and-seal plastic wrap to flatten them to a firm surface., Duct Tape, Assign each room a color and put a square of that color of duct tape on each box in that room. When moving in, put a piece of that color of duct tape on the door frame of the room those items should…, Garage, Drain gas and oil from lawnmowers, gas-powered edgers and other tools, motorized scooters, etc. Otherwise, you’ll have to move it yourself. Don’t leave all that garage and basement stuff the movers…, Kids and Pets, Nope, you can’t have the movers pack these. Ask a friend to keep an eye on them for packing and moving day. No one wants to unload the van before moving because Fluffy may have been accidentally…, Check Insurance Coverage, Whether you own your home, rent or life on the installation, having insurance to protect your property and belongings is always a good idea. Get free quotes and choose a plan that works for you.…, Keep Up-to-Date for Your Next PCS, Get the inside information from those who know. Get PCS help and all the news and benefits information you need delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to Military.com now.