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  • How much does TRICARE Reserve Select coverage cost?
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  • When can I purchase TRICARE Reserve Select coverage?
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  • Now that Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy is provided as an interim medical benefit under TRICARE, what services are available?
  • I understand I can receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services my child received before ABA therapy coverage as a medical benefit was announced. What do I need to do to be paid for these past services?
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  • If there is a U.S. District Court order requiring TRICARE to offer applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy, why is it taking so long for TRICARE to cover ABA therapy for all beneficiaries?
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  • I just retired. While on active duty, my child received Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services under the Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) Enhanced Access to Autism Services Demonstration. My child received services from a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) and a board certified assistant behavior analyst (BCaBA). Why can’t my child get services from these same providers under the TRICARE medical benefit?
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  • Can my child receive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy from any ABA provider?
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  • Why is TRICARE only offering applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy services under the medical benefit on an interim basis?
  • I understand that because of a U.S. District Court order, any TRICARE-eligible beneficiary can now get Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy under TRICARE. Is this true?
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  • What if I need my prescription filled immediately and Walgreen's is the nearest pharmacy?
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  • If Walgreens and Express Scripts now have a contract, why is Walgreens still considered a non-network pharmacy under the TRICARE Pharmacy Program?
  • I really like Walgreens, but understand they're not a TRICARE retail network pharmacy. If I keep using Walgreens, will TRICARE cover a portion of the cost?
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  • How much does it cost to get a prescription filled through the pharmacy home delivery option?
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  • I'm covered under TRICARE For Life. I understand Walgreens isn't a TRICARE network retail pharmacy. If I buy Medicare Part D (Medicare's drug coverage) can I use a a non-network pharmacy for my prescriptions needs?
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  • I live in a remote area. What are my options for getting prescriptions filled?
  • How do I transfer my prescription from one TRICARE network retail pharmacy to a different one?
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  • Does TRICARE pay for the shingles vaccine?
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  • How does the National Health Care Reform affect TRICARE?
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  • What does deeming TRICARE as “qualifying coverage” mean?
  • The new health care bill allows adult children to stay on their parent’s health care plan until age 26 if their employers don’t offer insurance. Does TRICARE offer this same coverage?

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  • Does TRICARE pay for the shingles vaccine?
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  • How much does TRICARE Reserve Select coverage cost?
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  • Does TRICARE Prime cover routine eye exams?
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  • The new health care bill allows adult children to stay on their parent’s health care plan until age 26 if their employers don’t offer insurance. Does TRICARE offer this same coverage?
  • Who is eligible for TRICARE For Life (TFL)?
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  • How do I enroll in the TRICARE Dental Program?
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  • What is TRICARE For Life (TFL)?
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  • Does TRICARE Standard/Extra cover routine eye exams?
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  • How much will I pay for my prescriptions under the TRICARE Pharmacy Program?
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  • How does the National Health Care Reform affect TRICARE?
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  • Does TRICARE cover long term care?
  • If Walgreens and Express Scripts now have a contract, why is Walgreens still considered a non-network pharmacy under the TRICARE Pharmacy Program?
  • I am a retired uniformed service member. I am going through a divorce and I want to know if my soon to be former spouse will continue to be eligible for health coverage & prescription benefits through TRICARE?
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  • I thought TRICARE For Life (TFL) was supposed to pay my medical bills in full. Sometimes that doesn’t happen. Would you please clarify how the system works?
  • I am a military retiree (or military retiree spouse) who recently started a new job. My new employer offers a comprehensive employer sponsored health care plan. As a military retiree, they are familiar with TRICARE, and have offered me an additional $3000 per year to opt out of their plan and use my TRICARE benefit, as well as pay for a TRICARE supplement to cover me and my family’s cost share. This benefit is only offered to TRICARE eligible. Is this a lawful incentive?
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  • Does TRICARE cover seasonal flu vaccines?
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  • How does the TRICARE Young Adult program work?
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  • What are the TRICARE Prime/USFHP enrollment fees?
  • I really like Walgreens, but understand they're not a TRICARE retail network pharmacy. If I keep using Walgreens, will TRICARE cover a portion of the cost?
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  • Where can I find the Approved Provider List?
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