Have you ever wondered how a service, drug, or treatment becomes a TRICARE benefit? As drugs and technology continue to develop, TRICARE coverage evolves along with them. It’s important to know that U.S. law governs TRICARE benefits. If the law allows TRICARE to cover a treatment or drug, the Defense Health Agency reviews the proposed benefit to make sure it’s proven, safe, and effective.

During a divorce or an annulment, you may be concerned about what will happen to your family’s TRICARE coverage. If you’re in the process of getting a divorce or you’re recently divorced, here are some important things to keep in mind.

Recently injured? Whether it was a car accident or a slip on a wet floor, if someone else is at fault, federal law allows TRICARE to seek payment of your medical costs from that third party. Checking for third-party liability after an accident ensures proper billing coordination, compliance with the law, and that medical costs are covered by whoever is responsible.

When you receive a service, medication, or treatment as part of your TRICARE benefit, filing a claim is the way your provider gets reimbursed for their services. If you pay for services up front, filing a claim is how you get reimbursed. Read more to learn about when you need to file your own claim, how to view claim information, and how you can appeal a denied claim.

Children's Hospital Colorado will remain an in-network, participating TRICARE provider under the new T-5 contract with TriWest Healthcare Alliance.

As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves we must continue to adapt installation policies and preventive actions to appropriately balance protecting base personnel with ensuring continued mission effectiveness and satisfactory quality of life.

On April 24, 2021, the 460th Medical Group will transition to the Military Health System’s new Electronic Health Record (EHR)—MHS GENESIS

Have you seen our new website? If not, check us out! We want to hear your feedback. We have made changes to improve the look and feel, ease of navigation, and content. You’ll find content on a variety of services offered at our facility as well as topics related to your TRICARE health, dental, and pharmacy benefits.