Keeping you covered

Published June 11, 2012

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- With the annual military permanent change of station season upon us, TRICARE officials are offering ideas that will "help you avoid unexpected issues during your travels - even if you change TRICARE regions," according to a news release from TriWest Healthcare Alliance.

The five suggestions are:

Keep DEERS Updated
Your Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) record is crucial to health care eligibility, no matter which TRICARE program you utilize. Make sure to log into milConnet - milconnect.dmd.mil - to update your address if it changes for more than 60 days.

If you're moving, don't disenroll from TRICARE Prime, according to the release. You can transfer your enrollment if TRICARE Prime is available at the new location. Find more information at TRICARE.mil/moving.

Get Routine Care at Home
Make sure to catch up on routine health care - such as annual exams or immunizations - before leaving home.

Know Your Urgent and Emergency Care Options
Emergency care is covered for conditions that could result in loss of life, limb or sight; Urgent care covers issues requiring medical attention with 24 hours, such as a rising fever or sprain, according to the release. Find rules on that care at TriWest/com/UrgentCare.

TRICARE Pharmacy Delivers
Make sure to order refills before you leave for medications you'll need on the road. TRICARE Home Delivery moves with you, even to a temporary address. Find more at www.express-scripts.com/TRICARE.

Access Your Important Information on the Move
If you're traveling within the TRICARE West Region, stay connected while you're on the go. Visit TriWest.com/Mobile.

(You are being directed to nongovernment websites that may have different privacy policies from those of http://www.grandforks.af.mil/)

(Courtesy of the 319th Air Base Wing Public Affairs office.)