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TRICARE Health Matters
Issue 1:2008

A Publication for TRICARE
Prime Beneficiaries


TRICARE Expands Breast Cancer Screening Options

The best way to contain breast cancer is to detect it early. TRICARE has expanded the screening options available for women at high risk of developing the disease.

     
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.

   
Proper Emergency Room Utilization Guidelines

No one wants to sit in an emergency room (ER), but after an accident or during a health crisis, it’s good to know TRICARE Prime covers your ER care.

       
Alternatives to Company-Sponsored TRICARE Supplements

Some TRICARE beneficiaries may be wondering why they recently received letters telling them their employer-sponsored TRICARE supplement is no longer available as a health care option.

       
Switch Your Prescriptions to Mail Order

Did you know you can get the prescription medications you take on a regular basis delivered right to your front door—and save money, too?

          
Understanding the TRICARE Prime Travel Benefit

Did you know that if your primary care manager (PCM) refers you for medically necessary specialty care and you must travel farther than 100 miles from your PCM’s office, you may be eligible for reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses?

       
TRICARE Prime Access Standards

In addition to paying the lowest out-of-pocket costs compared to all the other TRICARE program options, another benefit of enrollment in TRICARE Prime is that you are assured access to care when you need it.


Contacts

Frequently used telephone numbers and web sites.

      
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Last Reviewed: April 30, 2008