A temporary waiver allows beneficiaries to take their referral from a primary care manager directly to a specialist without waiting for approval.
A Washington lawmaker wants answers from the Defense Health Agency about what it's doing to address problems plaguing the TriWest transition.
The deadline is extended, again, for those who live in the new West Region to provide their payment information to TriWest.
A new program ends a blanket requirement that families must live on base in order for their children to attend DOD schools.
The periodic review of military compensation called troops' pay "strongly competitive" when compared to civilian wages.
Beneficiaries can expect easier transfer of medical referrals when they move, among other things, with the new Tricare contracts.
Starting Jan. 1, Tricare expanded doula and lactation services to expectant mothers overseas. The services are part of a test that runs through 2026.
Health Net is seeing a 200% increase in calls to their claims center, many because of problems reaching the new West Region contractor.
Some beneficiaries in the West Region are complaining of website glitches and overloaded call centers.
Tricare beneficiaries in the West Region have more time to set up recurring payments with the new regional contractor.
This tax-savings benefit will help defray out-of-pocket costs for medical and dental services and items.
