January 2007

EOBs Can Save Money for Y-O-U
During Tax Season

Find out what medical expenses can be reimbursed and how keeping a record of your explanation of benefits can help you to save money during tax season.

Ultrasound Benefits for Expectant Parents
Getting a glimpse of a child’s development is exciting for an expectant family. If you are expecting or plan on expecting a child soon, please review  TRICARE’s expanded ultrasound coverage to find out what is and isn’t covered under this benefit.

Brush Up on TRICARE’s Dental Programs
TRICARE-eligible family members and sponsors have two options for dental care. Find out which plan is best for your family.

How Would YOU Improve TRICARE?
Here’s your chance to help make TRICARE a better program for you and your family.  Approximately 45,000 beneficiaries recently admitted to a Military Treatment Facility (MTF) will receive a TRICARE Inpatient Satisfaction Survey (TRISS) by March 2007.

Benefits for Retired National Guard
and Reserve Families

Are you or your sponsor a retired National Guard or Reserve member? You may be eligiblefor certain TRICARE medical and dental benefits.

questionFor questions regarding claims, enrollment, status of authorization/referral 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. 

 


Beneficiary Portal: Personal Profile
Managing TRICARE benefits is easy at www.triwest.com. Registered users have their own Personal Profile page as just one of several features available online. Not registered? It only takes a few minutes at www.triwest.com.

How to File a Claim
As a TRICARE beneficiary, there are times where you may need to know how to file your own claims, including what forms to use and where to find them online.

New TRICARE Handbooks Online
Updated Prime, Prime Remote, and Standard beneficiary handbooks are available for you to print, download, or refer to anytime online at www.triwest.com.

National Birth Defects Prevention
Did you know approximately 1 in 33 babies in the United States are born with a birth defect? Find out how the March of Dimes helps mothers ensure their children are born healthy.

Healthy Tips to Get in Shape
(Healthy Weight Week Jan. 15-21)

Start the New Year off right with a resolution to see a healthier you in 2007. January 15 - 21 is Healthy Weight Week, so join in America’s journey to good health with these great tips from the Department of Health and Human Services.


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.