TRICARE Provider Bulletin
Issue 7:2009

A Publication for
TRICARE Providers

		Understanding TRICARE's School Physical Benefit Summer is still in full swing, but the first day of school will be here before you know it, and parents will be making appointments for their children’s school physicals.
		Helping Your Patients Access to Care They Need TRICARE Prime access standards ensure that TRICARE Prime beneficiaries get the care they need close to home and in a timely manner.
		TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy: Good for Long-term Medications TRICARE beneficiaries have a few options for filling medication prescriptions.
		Right of First Refusal and Medical Records Military treatment facilities have the “right of first refusal” to provide care for TRICARE Prime beneficiaries living in TRICARE Prime Service areas.
		New Learning Opportunities Available at www. humana-military.com Humana Military Healthcare Services, Inc. is offering online continuing medical education courses.
		Important Reminder about Balance Billing It is important to remember that TRICARE prohibits the practice of balance billing.
		Contacts Frequently used telephone numbers and web sites.

Last Reviewed: July 29, 2009