While we can’t stop a natural disaster from occurring, we can be more prepared in the case of an emergency.  Along with water and flashlights, you should also be prepared for your health care.

You should complete all readiness actions before conditions deteriorate too much.  Local authorities may or may not be able to provide information on what is happening and what you should do in an emergency. However, check the local TV or radio news for information or official instructions as they become available. If you're told to evacuate, seek shelter or medical treatment, do so immediately.       

Waivers

• Due to President Obama's State of Emergency declaration in select Louisiana counties/parishes, Express Scripts has implemented the Emergency Refill Too Soon Procedures for these counties/parishes until June 6, 2011.
       
• Governors have issued a State of Emergency in several states due to heavy storms and tornadoes. Due to these issuances, Express Scripts has implemented the Emergency Refill Too Soon Procedures.
           
• Due to heavy weather and tornado devastation, the government has approved a waiver for PCM referrals for TRICARE Prime beneficiaries who are located in specific Alabama zip code areas. The waiver of PCM referrals shall be retroactive to April 27, 2011 and ends at midnight on June 15, 2011 unless otherwise extended.
      
• The Government has authorized the departure of "eligible family members from Manama, Bahrain due to the potential for ongoing political and civil unrest." The Government has also waived the referral requirements for the command sponsored Prime family members affected by the Bahrain evacuation effective from March 15, 2011 until midnight on June 30, 2011. The waiver allows them to receive urgent, routine or specialty care without a PCM referral. This does NOT apply to Active Duty. 
           
• For TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas:  The Department of Defense has waived the usual PCM-referral requirements so you may get the care you need without a PCM referral. This means you can receive urgent, routine or specialty care without a PCM referral and you will not incur any point-of-services charges. This waiver is in effect from March 11, 2001 through midnight on June 30, 2011.
          
• The Governor of Oklahoma has issued a State of Emergency for the entire state due to wildfires and subsequent evacuations.  Due to this issuance, TRICARE has implemented Emergency Prescription Refills for the entire state of Oklahoma from March 15 through April 13, 2011. 
        
• Due to recent flooding, the government has approved a waiver for PCM referrals for specialty care for anyone enrolled to a PCM who is located in the Nashville, TN area --  if care occurred on May 1st through May 7th of 2010.