Military Nesties
Dear Community,

Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.

If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.

Thank you.

Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.

Tricare question

I just found out I was on Tricare. I thought I had to register or something. I am yet again clueless. Am I supposed to find a doctor on-base or off? Is there anything I am supposed to do? I feel like a moron not knowing how to go about figuring this stuff out. Any advice would be great. TIA. Have a wonderful night.

Re: Tricare question

  • I would recommend trying to get a hold of the Tricare person on base. At least get set up with a primary care doctor in case you ever do need anything. Sometimes it's nice to just go over your registration information with them in case anything has been input wrong.
    PhotobucketMilitary Newlyweds FAQ Button
  • http://www.tricare.mil/mybenefit/home/overview/LearnAboutPlansAndCosts/TRICAREStandardandExtra. You can go on that website to find a provider in your area. If you do not want to pay co-pays and would prefer to be seen on base, you can go to the Tricare office (usually in the base clinic) and switch to Tricare Prime. Right now it sounds like you're on Tricare Standard. 
    Twin boys due 7/25/12
  • There are two types of Tricare: Prime and Standard.

    If you didn't go to the Tricare office and enroll in Prime then you are covered under Standard. You can see in-network providers and you'll pay a cost share. You can use Tricare's website to find network providers near you.

    If you don't want to pay the cost share or you'd rather be seen on base you can go to the Tricare office and enroll in Prime. You will be assigned a military doctor (called a Primary Care Manager, PCM) and you'll see that person with no out-of-pocket expenses.  

    Lilypie Maternity tickers
    Lilypie Second Birthday tickers
  • You just found out you had health insurance?  What did you think you had before this?

    And, yes, you kind of do have to register.  Whenever I get to a new location I go to the tricare office where they assign me a new PCM.  If there are none on your base they'll give you the option of a list of providers. 

    image
Sign In or Register to comment.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards