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Beneficiary Standard Handbook
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TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra
Your TRICARE Regional Contractor
TRICARE North Region
TRICARE South Region
TRICARE West Region |
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TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra |
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TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra are available to TRICARE beneficiaries who are not able to or choose not to enroll in one of the TRICARE Prime options. Enrollment is not required for TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra, which means there are no forms to fill out and no annual enrollment fees.
With TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra, you manage your own health care and have the freedom to seek care from any TRICARE authorized provider you choose. It is important that you understand these options, how they work, and the key differences between them, so that you receive the highest quality care that is the most convenient and cost effective.
Here are some examples where TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra may be the best option for you.
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- You have an established relationship with a particular TRICARE-authorized civilian provider who is not a network provider, and you wish to continue receiving most of your care from that provider.
- You prefer the freedom to schedule appointments with a network or non-network provider without having to consult with a primary care manager first.
- You live in an area where TRICARE Prime is not available.
- You have employer-sponsored health insurance and prefer to use TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra as secondary coverage.
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This TRICARE Standard Handbook will explain the different types of TRICARE providers and outline in more detail the costs and requirements when using the TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra options. |
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Your TRICARE Regional Contractor |
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We will regularly refer to your regional contractor throughout this handbook and describe differences in each region. In cases where there are regional differences, refer to the information specific to your region. The following are descriptions of each TRICARE region and contact information for each regional contractor. |
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TRICARE North Region |
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The TRICARE North Region includes Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and portions of Iowa (Rock Island Arsenal area only), Missouri (St. Louis area only), and Tennessee (Ft. Campbell area only). |
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| Regional Contractor |
Health Net Federal Services, Inc. (Health Net) |
| Phone |
1 (877) TRICARE (1-877-874-2273) |
| Web site |
Health Net Web Site |
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TRICARE South Region |
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The TRICARE South Region includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee (excluding the Ft. Campbell area), and Texas (excluding the El Paso area). |
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| Regional Contractor |
Humana Military Healthcare Services, Inc. (Humana Military) |
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1 (800) 444-5445 |
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TRICARE West Region |
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The TRICARE West Region includes Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa (excluding the Rock Island Arsenal area), Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri (excluding the St. Louis area), Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas (the southwestern corner only, including El Paso), Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. |
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| Regional Contractor |
TriWest Healthcare Alliance (TriWest) |
| Phone |
1 (888) TRIWEST (1-888-874-9378) |
| Web site |
TriWest Web Site |
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Contact Humana Military if you need assistance using TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra. Look in the mail for the TRICARE Standard Health Matters newsletter, an annual publication highlighting covered services, customer service options, news, and other important updates. You also can sign up for regular updates via e-mail at the TRICARE Web site.
Check the box marked “Subscribe” next to “TRICARE Standard Updates,” enter your e-mail address, then select “Submit” at the bottom of the page.
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Last Reviewed: February 15, 2008
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