Military Health Care -Tricare. Resources about information relating to U.S. Military Medical Resources -- the U.S. Military health insurance program known as Tricare.
Seriously overweight Tricare patients have a new surgical option available to them: Tricare (the military medical care system) now pays for what is commonly known as “lap-band” surgery.
Depending upon their status, active duty members, retired members, members of the Guard/Reserves, family members, and certain veterans receive free or government subsidized medical and dental care. For the most part, this care falls under an overall program known as "Tricare." While the Tricare system may appear to be complicated at first glance, it's really not all that hard to understand.
Procedures and phone numbers for assistance with Tricare billing problems.
News Briefing explaining new policy about TriCare reimbursement of cancer trials.
Information on how, where, and when to file a claim for medical rembursement under the TriCare system.
Information on how to obtain medical care, convered by the TriCare system, while away from your primary care area.
DOD has announced that it will implement the “2004 Temporary Reserve Health Benefit Program” for certain eligible Reserve Component sponsors and their family members. There are three temporary Tricare benefit provisions included; some are effective as of Nov. 6, 2003, and all expire Dec. 31, 2004.
Track the status of your Tricare claims online (For all states except Texas, Washington, and Oregon).
Information and policy on cancer clinical trials supported by TriCare.
Searchable database which will show the maximum allowable charges for a specific medical procedure under Tricare.
Downloadable claim forms for both CHAMPUS and TriCare. Adobe Acrobat Reader program is required to read these forms.
Can you get a nose job at a military hospital? How much will my medical insurance (TriCare) cost me? Find out in this central site for official information on military health care.
Lots of information about the Military Health Insurance system.
Online directory of physicians who participate in the TriCare program.
It's not free anymore, but it's still not nearly as expensive as what civilian's pay. Get information on the military's dependent and retiree health care program.
View and search the official TriCare handbook online.
View and print out TriCare official pamphlets and information manuals.
See what TriCare region you live within.