Point of Service: A Pricey Flexibility
TRICARE beneficiaries are ready to move about the country and find care no matter where they are; but misuse of the point of service option (POS) for non-emergency care can be a costly mistake to make.

TRS Tier 1 Enrollment Extended for NGR
National Guard and Reservists that missed February’s open enrollment period for TRS Tier1 benefits may opt-in to extend coverage.

Questioning Your Bill? Appeal Process 101
Do you have questions about charges incurred for a recent visit to your doctor? Address your concerns through TRICARE’s appeal process.

Tell us about YOUR Top Doc
Whether it’s a routine check up or disease management, doctors work hard to keep you and your family healthy. In recognition of Doctors’ Day (March 30), TriWest would like to hear why you appreciate your doctor. Share your best doctor stories with us at tricaretoyou@triwest.com.

Update OHI Online Today
Outdated information about Other Health Insurance (OHI) can cause incorrect payment or denial of your TRICARE claims. Beneficiaries registered online at www.triwest.com can update OHI information.

Get the Facts on Balance Billing
Balance billing is a practice used by providers to collect payment directly from patients for fees not paid by insurance. Sometimes these fees are not billable costs based on the agreement between the provider and TRICARE, and are therefore not your responsibility. Learn how to protect yourself from balance billing.

Navigating Nutrition Labels
March is National Nutrition Month. Learn how to understand the nutrition labels required by the Food & Drug Administration so that you can make informed choices for your family's nutrition.

Lock it Up for Poison Prevention
Forty percent of calls received nationally by poison control centers involve accidental poisoning of children under three. March 19-23 is National Poison Prevention Week. Read these tips for safe storing of pesticides to keep your family safe.