TRICARE Provider Bulletin
Issue 12:2008

Avoiding Duplicate Claims: An Update
About a year ago, Humana Military Healthcare Services, Inc. discovered that a surprising number of providerswere filing duplicate TRICARE claims in any given month;however, most providers were unaware that they were generating duplicates.

Electronic Transactions: Quick, Efficient and Secure
Did you know that PGBA, LLC (PGBA) offers a variety of electronic transactions for TRICARE South Region providers? Electronic transactions are faster and more costefficient than paper transactions.

Beneficiary Costs for Inpatient Services Increase Slightly
Each fiscal year, beneficiary out-of-pocket costs for TRICARE-covered inpatient services are subject to change.

Letter to a Provider from an Army Wife
If you want the latest news from TRICARE but don’t want to hunt for it, there’s now an easy way to stay informed with TRICARE’s new e-mail alert system.

Contacts
Frequently used telephone numbers and web sites.