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20 Most Recently Added/Updated Questions

  • Is it true TRICARE waived authorizations requirements for Prime enrollees in the West region?
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  • Under the waiver for Prime enrollees in the West region, can I see any specialist?
  • What is the TRICARE Smoking Cessation Program?
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  • Are Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services eligible for cost-share under the Extended Care Health Option (ECHO)?
  • Can my child receive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services from any ABA provider?
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  • I understand that because of a U.S. District Court order, any TRICARE-eligible beneficiary can now get Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services under the TRICARE Basic Program. Is this true?
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  • Why is TRICARE only offering applied behavior analysis (ABA) services under the medical benefit on an interim basis?
  • Now that Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services is provided as an interim medical benefit under TRICARE, what services are available?
  • I understand I can receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services my child received before ABA coverage as a medical benefit was announced. What do I need to do to be paid for these past services?
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  • If there is a U.S. District Court order requiring TRICARE to offer applied behavioral analysis (ABA) services, why is it taking so long for TRICARE to cover ABA services for all beneficiaries?
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  • I just retired. While on active duty, my child received Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services under the Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) Enhanced Access to Autism Services Demonstration. My child received services from a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) and a board certified assistant behavior analyst (BCaBA). Why can’t my child get services from these same providers under the TRICARE medical benefit?
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  • How will I know if I have exceeded the allowable amount authorized under the Enhanced Extended Care Health Option benefit?
  • There is a new education tool being tested for children with Autism. Can I use the new benefit under Extended Care Health Option to pay for this?
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  • I just adopted my nephew/niece who is homebound. Can he/she get Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) benefits?
  • Will Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) benefits cover payments to a driver hired to carry my beneficiary back and forth to school?
  • My dependant was denied Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) benefits. Can I appeal this?
  • Will the Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) cover my dependant upon my retirement?
  • My spouse is scheduled to go on a job interview. Will the Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) Respite benefit cover this?
  • Is there any time when enrollment in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is waived when wanting to register for Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) benefits?
  • Are NATO family members eligible for Extended Care Health Option (ECHO)?

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  • Who is eligible for TRICARE For Life (TFL)?
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  • Does TRICARE cover chiropractic services?
  • Does TRICARE pay for the shingles vaccine?
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  • How much does TRICARE Reserve Select coverage cost?
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  • What are my TRICARE Pharmacy Program copays?
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  • Which bariatric surgery procedures does TRICARE cover?
  • How do I enroll in the TRICARE Dental Program?
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  • Does TRICARE cover abortions?
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  • Does TRICARE cover routine eye exams?
  • My daughter is 20 years old and no longer attends college. Does she lose her TRICARE eligibility since she is no longer a full-time student?
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  • I’m a retiree and was told I can’t stay in Prime after October 1, 2013 even if I waive the drive time and want to enroll to a different Prime Service Area. Why is that?
  • Where can I find a list of TRICARE Standard/Extra providers?
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  • Does TRICARE cover exercise programs?
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  • What are the TRICARE Standard/Extra cost shares for retirees and their families?
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  • My Prime Service Area is going away. Does TRICARE Standard cost me more or less than Prime?
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  • I’m enrolled in TRICARE Prime. My primary care manager is a civilian network provider. During my appointment, the billing office asked me if they should file my claim using my Department of Defense (DoD) Benefits Number, or my sponsor’s social security number (SSN). What do I tell them?
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  • I heard that my TRICARE benefits will no longer be available in the West region when the TriWest contract ends in April 2013! How can this be?
  • How do I buy TRICARE Young Adult coverage?
  • I live in the West Region. Where can I go to get answers to my TRICARE questions?
  • Does TRICARE cover emergency contraception?
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