December 2006

Attention TRICARE-Medicare Eligible Beneficiaries
Some dual-eligible TRICARE beneficiaries have been automatically enrolled by Medicare in the Medicare Part D program and their TRICARE benefits have been affected.  Read More

Military Families Satisfied with TRICARE
U.S. Family Health Plan announced that according to their 2006 national study, 87% of military families are satisfied with their TRICARE coverage. Read more

TRICARE & VA Benefits
Are you a veteran who has the option of seeking services from both TRICARE and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)? If so, you’ll want to read how TRICARE and VA work together for your benefit, giving you the most flexibility in receiving care.

Understanding Third Party Liability
Accidents happen and TRICARE is there for you to get you back on your feet again. Increase your understanding of Third Party Liability to save you time, money and worry in the event of an accident.

Reactivated? Be Sure Your Family is Covered by TRICARE Prime
If you or your sponsor are gearing up for another deployment, find out how to keep your family covered by TRICARE Prime.

Are You Covered by TRICARE?
TRICARE’s new Allowable Directory helps you to better plan for your next doctor visit. Learn what is covered and how much is covered in the new TRICARE Allowable Directory.

questionFor questions regarding claims, enrollment, status of authorizations/referrals or general benefits, please log on to www.triwest.com and click "send a secured message via web mail," as we are unable to address these types of questions from TRICARE to You.


Coping with a Chronic Illness?
TriWest offers a number of resources to help TRICARE beneficiaries manage chronic illness and enjoy a healthier lifestyle. Visit the new Disease Management portal in the Healthy Living section of www.triwest.com for more information.

New to the Area?
Find a Doctor on TriWest.com
Looking for a new doctor? Check out the provider search engine available on www.triwest.com for a list of TRICARE providers in your area.

Automatic Payment - Monthly Allotments
TriWest offers a variety of automatic payment options, including allotments,  for worry-free payment of enrollment fees. See if a monthly allotment is right for you.

Peace of Mind During the Holidays
The holidays don’t have to be filled with stress. Read these tips to help you enjoy a peaceful holiday season with your loved ones.

Men & Depression
Did you know that depression affects most men differently than women? Learn about these differences and what treatment steps to follow to put you on the road to better mental health.

Healthy Holiday Eating
Holiday celebrations are a time of fun, friends... and large meals. Don’t let mom’s best dishes ruin your health goals this year. Read these tips from Health Magazine about eating healthy during the holidays.


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.