TRICARE Changes and You

DHA increases access to telehealth during COVID-19 pandemic

Use of telehealth role increases to prevent COVID-19 spread

TRICARE Improper Medical Claims Payments

S. 1790, SASC Report for FY 2020, 116-48, Pg. 213-214

Benefits Eligibility for 32 USC 502(f) Missions

A chart outlining the various Benefits Eligibility for 32 USC 502(f) Missions

TRICARE Coverage of Continuous Glucose Monitors

S. 1790, SASC Report for FY 2020, 116-48, Pg. 213

Decision Memorandum on TRICARE Implementation of the "Families First Coronavirus Response Act"

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Public Law 116-127, Division F, Section 6006(a), limits TRICARE authority to impose copayment or other cost-sharing for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) testing and related provider visits that result in orders for or administration of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved, cleared, or authorized diagnostic products. In order for the Defense Health Agency (DHA) to implement, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (ASD(HA)) must acknowledge the self-executing authority of the statute and direct the Director, DHA, or designee, to issue guidance implementing the statutory provisions.

Possible changes at MTF pharmacies in response to COVID-19

Find out the latest pharmacy policies at MTFs

Tiered Telehealth Health Care Support for COVID-19

This memorandum establishes guidance for the use of Telehealth (TH) Information Technology (IT) tools in support of the clinical care required for patients across the spectrum of COVID-19 illness

Pharmacy Guidance for Market MTFs

Message to Pharmacy Beneficiaries regarding military pharmacy services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Policy Exception for Telehealth Use for ABA during COVID-19 Pandemic

Communication to ABA Providers Regarding Temporary Authorization to Utilize Telehealth for CPT Code 97156 During the COVID-19 National Emergency

Q & A: Policy Exception for Telehealth Use for ABA during COVID-19 Pandemic

Question and Answer: TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration (ACD): Regarding Temporary Authorization to Utilize Telehealth for CPT Code 97156 during the COVID-19 National Emergency

Report on Requirement for Certain Former Members of the Armed Forces to Enroll in Medicare Part B to be Eligible for TFL; TRICARE Access Study; and Improving Health Care Choices for Severely Injured Service Members

H.R. 5515, NDAA Conference Report for FY 2019, 115-874, Sec. 734; H.R. 5515, HASC Report for FY 2019, 115-676 ,Pg. 132; S 2987, SASC Report for FY 2019, 115-262, Pg. 223

TRICARE Comprehensive Autism Care Demonstration Program FY 2020

S. 2943, SASC Report for FY 2017, 114-255, Pg. 205

Pilot Program on Incentive Programs to Improve Health Care Provided Under the TRICARE Program

S. 1356, NDAA Conference Report for FY 2016, Joint Explanatory Statement Sec. 726

TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select Out-of-Pocket Expenses for Calendar Year 2020

Memo outlining the TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select beneficiary out-of-pocket expenses for calendar year 2020. These rates will be effective January l, 2020.

• Identification #: N/A
• Date: 1/21/2020
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: TRICARE Health Program

MHS Minute January 2020

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