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20 Most Recently Added/Updated Questions

  • What are the monthly premiums for the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP)?
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  • How much does the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP) cost?
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  • What are the TRICARE Standard/Extra cost shares for retirees and their families?
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  • What are the TRICARE Standard/Extra cost shares for active duty family members?
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  • How much does TRICARE Retired Reserve coverage cost?
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  • How much does TRICARE Reserve Select coverage cost?
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  • How much does TRICARE Young Adult coverage cost?
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  • I heard that my TRICARE benefits will no longer be available in the West region when the TriWest contract ends in April 2013! How can this be?
  • I just moved and understand there is a new West region contract. I have a handbook from my old region; how can I get a new copy of the TRICARE Standard handbook?
  • I live in the West Region and want to purchase TRICARE Reserve Select and my spouse wants to be TRICARE Retired Reserve. What do we need to do?
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  • I live in the West Region. Where do I send my TRICARE claims?
  • I'm a Prime enrollee in the West region and heard I may have to change my Primary Care Manager because mine is no longer going to be a network provider. What’s going to happen to me?
  • Is any action required on my part to prepare for the TRICARE West region contract change?
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  • It took me forever to find a provider I actually like. Am I going to have to find a new provider once UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans takes over the West region contract?
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  • I currently have an authorization from TriWest to see a specialist. What happens when the contract changes from TriWest to UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans in the West region? Do I need a new authorization?
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  • I’m in the West Region and just learned that my provider wasn’t contacted by UnitedHealthcare for Military& Veterans to join their network. Who can he call?
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  • Can I visit the same TRICARE Service Centers (TSCs) under the new UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans West Region contract that were part of the TriWest contract?
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  • How often is the West Region network provider directory updated?
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  • Do I need to do anything when I lose TRICARE Young Adult-Prime due to my Prime Service Area going away?
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  • I’ve paid monthly TRICARE Young Adult-Prime premium. Do I get anything back if I can't or don't want to continue TRICARE Young Adult-Prime when my Prime Service Area is going away?

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  • Does TRICARE Prime cover routine eye exams?
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  • How do I enroll in the TRICARE Dental Program?
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  • How much does TRICARE Reserve Select coverage cost?
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  • What are my TRICARE Pharmacy Program copays?
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  • Who is eligible for TRICARE For Life (TFL)?
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  • Does TRICARE pay for the shingles vaccine?
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  • Does TRICARE cover chiropractic services?
  • I’m a retiree and was told I can’t stay in Prime after October 1, 2013 even if I waive the drive time and want to enroll to a different Prime Service Area. Why is that?
  • I heard that my TRICARE benefits will no longer be available in the West region when the TriWest contract ends in April 2013! How can this be?
  • Does TRICARE Standard/Extra cover routine eye exams?
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  • What are the TRICARE Standard/Extra cost shares for retirees and their families?
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  • Is any action required on my part to prepare for the TRICARE West region contract change?
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  • How does the National Health Care Reform affect TRICARE?
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  • I am a retired uniformed service member. I am going through a divorce and I want to know if my soon to be former spouse will continue to be eligible for health coverage & prescription benefits through TRICARE?
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  • My Prime Service Area is going away. Does TRICARE Standard cost me more or less than Prime?
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  • Does TRICARE cover long term care?
  • Does TRICARE cover exercise programs?
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  • What are the monthly premiums for the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP)?
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  • I got a letter that says I can’t be Prime because of where I live. It says my Prime Service Area is going away. Why is this happening?
  • Where can I get a list of TRICARE Standard providers since my Prime Service Area is going away?
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