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Posted on March 26, 2024
How TRICARE Covers Ambulance Services
FALLS CHURCH, Va. – In some emergencies, an ambulance could be the difference between life and death. Fortunately, your TRICARE plan covers ambulance services in these situations. “TRICARE covers ambulance services when medically necessary, based on the condition of the beneficiary receiving the service,” said Elan Green, chief of TRICARE Health Plan’s Medical Benefit and Reimbursement Section at the Defense Health Agency. “I...Posted on March 26, 2024
When A Military Retiree Dies – What to Know? What to Do?
We know it’s difficult for anyone to think about their own death. But, we also know you want to prepare and take care of your loved ones. We have a special page on our website that outlines the options for reporting the death of a retiree: https://www.dfas.mil/retdeath. The webpage also explains the steps and documents needed to claim a retiree’s final pay and claim Survivor Benefit Plan payments (if the retiree was enrolled). In addition, w...Posted on March 22, 2024