TRICARE Beneficiary Rights and Responsibilities
In an effort to achieve the best possible health care outcomes and support quality improvement and a cost-conscious environment, the Military Health System (MHS) established a bill of rights and responsibilities to guide TRICARE beneficiaries.
You have the right to:
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Accurate, easily understood information
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A choice of high-quality providers and health care plans
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Emergency care when and where it is needed
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Full participation in decisions regarding your health care
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Respectful and nondiscriminatory care
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Confidentiality of your health information
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A fair and efficient complaint and appeal process
You are also expected and encouraged to assume reasonable responsibility for your health by making an effort to:
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Maintain a healthy lifestyle
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Take an active role in your health care
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Learn about your TRICARE benefits
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Coordinate all health care with your primary care manager and obtain the proper referrals
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Show respect for others in the health care system
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Make a good-faith effort to meet financial obligations
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Report wrongdoing and fraud
To view the complete text of the MHS Patient Bill of Rights, visit TRICARE's Web Site.
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