April 11, 2007

TRICARE Covers HPV Vaccine
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a concern for girls and young women because it can lead to cervical cancer.  A preventive vaccine is now available as a TRICARE-covered benefit.

Get Authorization 1st for Urgent Care
Effective April 1, 2007, all Prime beneficiaries assigned to a Military Treatment Facility are required to seek an authorization from their Primary Care Manager (PCM) prior to seeking Urgent or Out-of-Area Care.

TRICARE/DMDC Offer Help with Medicare
Confused about your TRICARE and Medicare pharmacy benefits? Don’t go it alone. TRICARE and the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) have partnered with Medicare to provide you help.

Reservists: 1st Time Activated?
Ensuring your family’s health is a top priority. If you are a newly activated Reservist, find out what steps to follow to keep your family covered while you’re away.

Pharmacy Co-payments Reduce Sniffles
Spring is in the air…and so are high pollen counts, which can lead to allergies. Check out TRICARE’s Pharmacy Co-Payment guide to keep your prescription costs low and your head hay fever-free.

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Keep Kids’ DEERS Updated
Whether you’re a parent with a brand new baby or you’re preparing to send a child off to college, it’s important to keep your children’s DEERS records updated.

Save Time, Pay Online
Paying your TRICARE enrollment fees is easy at www.triwest.com. As a registered user, find the best automatic payment option for you.

Third Party Liability Form for Injury
Accidents happen and TRICARE is here to help you on the road to recovery. To keep your claims paid correctly and on time, TriWest needs a completed Third Party Liability form for each claim. 

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month
Alcohol abuse can occur in people of all ages and lifestyles. Learn more about alcohol abuse and available resources.

Why Did the Cookie Go to the Doctor?
What better way to promote good health than by a great belly-laugh? As April brings National Humor Month, find out what health benefits a few giggles can bring you and keep you from feeling a little crummy.


TriWest Healthcare Alliance is a Phoenix-based corporation that partners with the Department of Defense to provide access to cost-effective, high-quality health care for 2.8 million members of America's military family in the 21-state TRICARE West Region, which comprises Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and western Texas.