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TRICARE Health Matters
Issue 7:2009

A Publication for TRICARE
Prime Beneficiaries


     
You've Been Prescribed Medication for Depression

If you have been diagnosed with depression, your doctor may prescribe medication. 

The Doctor Is In...Countdown to a Safe Holiday Season

Before the toasts, cheers and countdowns begin, TRICARE and the Military Health System want you to be aware of the effects of alcohol abuse during the holiday season -- and year-round.
 

New Behavioral Health Care Services Available

With the introduction of two new services—the Web-based TRICARE Assistance Program (TRIAP) Demonstration and telemental health (TMH)—time and distance will no longer be obstacles for TRICARE beneficiaries seeking behavioral health care.
 

TRICARE Coverage of Maternity-Related Ultrasounds

Prenatal care is important, and we strongly recommend that those who are pregnant, or who anticipate becoming pregnant, seek appropriate medical care. TRICARE Prime covers all necessary maternity care, from your first obstetric visit through six weeks after your child is born.

What is the Right of First Refusal?

If you are a TRICARE beneficiary living in a TRICARE Prime Service Area (PSA) and a civilian provider submits a referral or authorization request on your behalf, you may be referred to a military treatment facility (MTF).


Contacts

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Last Reviewed: April 21, 2010