TRICARE Provider Newsletter
Issue 8:2008

A Publication for
TRICARE Providers

		Understanding TRICARE's School Physical Benefit With the long, lazy days of summer coming to a close, parents across the country are getting their children ready for another school year. And, at the top of most to-do lists, is a visit to you for the child’s annual school physical.
		From the Desk of the CMO: John E. Crum M.D. TRICARE has recently implemented several program and benefit changes of interest.
		Referrals Required for Specialty Services From time to time, TRICARE Prime beneficiaries may require services that are beyond the scope of your practice or specialty area as their primary care manager (PCM).
		Reminder: Authorization Required Beyond Eight Visits Eligible TRICARE beneficiaries, including active duty family members(ADFMs), retirees and their family members, may self-refer to network providers for the first eight behavioral health visits per fiscal year (Oct. 1–Sept. 30) without prior authorization
		Behavioral Health Providers Asked to "Give an Hour" As the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan continue, multiple deployments and extended tours have placed a severe strain on many soldiers and their families, presenting unique health challenges that often require behavioral health care.
		Contacts Frequently used telephone numbers and web sites.

Last Reviewed: July 18, 2008