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20 Most Recently Added/Updated Questions

  • Under the waiver for Prime enrollees in the West region, can I see any specialist?
  • Is it true TRICARE waived authorizations requirements for Prime enrollees in the West region?
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  • My doctor has questions about the UnitedHealthcare waiver letter, who can he contact?
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  • Does TRICARE cover routine eye exams?
  • Does TRICARE cover emergency contraception?
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  • Does TRICARE cover abortions?
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  • What is the TRICARE Smoking Cessation Program?
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  • Where can I go for care under the Transitional Care For Service-Related Conditions (TCSRC) Program?
  • I live in the West Region. Where can I go to get answers to my TRICARE questions?
  • I’m an active duty family member moving to another TRICARE region. Does my sponsor have to start the TRICARE Prime/TRICARE Prime Remote/TRICARE Overseas Program (TOP) Prime/TOP Prime Remote enrollment transfer process?
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  • Who do I contact if I have questions about the TRICARE Reserve Select enrollment application and premium payments?
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  • I'm in the West Region and received a letter telling me I have a new primary care manager. I don’t want that person; what do I need to do to change my primary care manager?
  • How often is the West Region network provider directory updated?
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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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  • What do I do if my provider refuses to accept my new Department of Defense (DoD) Benefits Number?
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  • How do I buy TRICARE Young Adult coverage?
  • I’m an active duty service member and I contacted my losing contractor to notify them of my upcoming move to another region. When will my gaining contractor contact me to complete my TRICARE Prime/TRICARE Prime Remote/ TRICARE Overseas Program (TOP) Prime/TOP Prime Remote enrollment transfer?
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  • I’m an active duty service member/active duty family member moving to a different region. Do I have to fill-out a TRICARE Prime enrollment form?
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  • I’m an active duty service member/active duty family member; can I transfer my TRICARE Prime/TRICARE Prime Remote enrollment even though I’m moving overseas?
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  • I’m an active duty service member/family member. How long does it take to transfer my TRICARE Prime/TRICARE Prime Remote/TRICARE Overseas Program (TOP) Prime/TOP Prime Remote enrollment from one region to another?
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    Top 20 Most Viewed Questions

  • Does TRICARE cover emergency contraception?
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  • How much does TRICARE Reserve Select coverage cost?
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  • Does TRICARE cover chiropractic services?
  • Who is eligible for TRICARE For Life (TFL)?
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  • How do I enroll in the TRICARE Dental Program?
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  • Does TRICARE cover abortions?
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  • Which bariatric surgery procedures does TRICARE cover?
  • Does TRICARE cover routine eye exams?
  • Does TRICARE pay for the shingles vaccine?
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  • What are my TRICARE Pharmacy Program copays?
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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?
  • 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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  • How do I buy TRICARE Young Adult coverage?
  • 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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  • Does TRICARE cover exercise programs?
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  • Where can I find a list of TRICARE Standard/Extra providers?
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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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  • What are the TRICARE Standard/Extra cost shares for retirees and their families?
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  • I live in the West Region. Where can I go to get answers to my TRICARE questions?
  • 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?