| | A PUBLICATION FOR TRICARE® BENEFICIARIES | Issue 2 | 2024 | | |  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, catching cancer early is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from cancer. By screening for cancer, you can take control of your health and potentially catch cancers before they progress. | | | Recently learned you're expecting a baby? Congratulations! This is an exciting time for your family. But you may also have questions about how to get care for yourself during and after your pregnancy. As you get ready to welcome your child, here's some information about how TRICARE covers maternity services. | | New TRICARE managed care support (MCS) contracts, known as T-5, will start on Jan. 1, 2025. MCS contractors manage administrative support services for the TRICARE benefit. The new contracts will improve health care delivery, quality, and access for beneficiaries living in the United States. | | West Region It's easy to choose or change your Primary Care Manager (PCM) at any time. Whether you're new to the TRICARE West Region or just searching for a new PCM, here are some tips to help you get started. | East Region If you or someone in your family needs emergency care, it's important to go to the nearest place that can take care of emergencies. When you have TRICARE, it's also important that you seek emergency care at a hospital emergency room (ER) instead of a freestanding ER. | |  Getting married is an exciting time in your life. If you're a military spouse, you probably have questions about your TRICARE health coverage. There are certain things you need to do to enroll in a TRICARE health plan. |  As summer approaches and permanent change of station (PCS) season kicks into high gear, many military families find themselves preparing to move to a new duty location. Amid all the packing and planning, it's important to make sure your TRICARE coverage is ready to move with you. | | | Your TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Prime Remote enrollment at your current duty station continues until you retire. - If you stay in the same area when you're on terminal leave, you'll continue to get care as an active duty service member. You must get a referral from your primary care manager (PCM) for nonemergency medical or dental care.
- If you move when you're on terminal leave, you can get care at any military hospital or clinic, but you must stay in TRICARE Prime at your current duty station. Contact your PCM for referrals before getting any nonemergency care. For example, if your current duty station is in Virginia and you're in TRICARE Prime, but move to Montana while on terminal leave, you must contact your PCM in Virginia if you need nonemergency care.
To learn more, visit On Terminal Leave. | | Update Your Contact Information in DEERS When your life changes, make sure you update the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). Incorrect information in DEERS could prevent you from being able to use your TRICARE benefits properly. There are four ways to update your contact information in DEERS: - Online via milConnect
- By phone: 800-538-9552 (TTY/TDD: 866-363-2883)
- By fax: 831-655-8317
- By mail:
- DMDC Support Office
Attn: COA
400 Gigling Road
Seaside, CA 93955-6771 You also need to update your information with: | | | |
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