You have earned health care benefits with your career/job. You have made whatever payments/co-pays are required during the year to keep your health care turned on. Making use of what you earned should not be a tortuous process.
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Pentagon Scrambles for Fixes as Tricare Beneficiaries in Western US Hit with Contractor Issues
Military.com | By Patricia Kime
Feb 5, 2025
“The Defense Health Agency has established daily meetings with TriWest Healthcare Alliance to address ongoing problems with the Tricare health program related to a changeover Jan. 1 in contract management of the West Region.”
“DHA Director Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland issued a letter to all Tricare beneficiaries on Monday acknowledging numerous issues with the transition from previous contractor Health Net Federal Services to TriWest.”
“…as a deadline approached for beneficiaries to update their payment information to ensure that their health coverage continued under TriWest, many encountered trouble with the company’s online portal or waited hours on hold to conduct business.”
“Members of Congress have raised concerns that the problematic transition to TriWest is harming military readiness — a distraction that prevents personnel and their family members from getting quality care.”
“Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., said she heard from dozens of constituents who have been frustrated by poor communications and the process of care through TriWest.”
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“Hours-long hold times with TriWest customer service
Unable to process claims or receive payments
No timeline for resolution
Working without compensation to maintain patient care”
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