TRICARE NEWS AND INFORMATION - DIRECTLY FROM THE DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY

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The next TRICARE webinar is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19, 1:00–2:00 p.m. The purpose of this webinar is to review the options that beneficiaries have during both TRICARE Open Season and Federal Benefits Open Season (Nov. 9–Dec. 14), as well as information about eligibility, plans, and how to enroll in a plan. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions following the presentation. For those who were unable to attend last month’s webinar about open season, this one will cover similar information.
 
Title: TRICARE Open Season is Here—What to Do?
Date: Thursday, Nov. 19
Time: 1 to 2 p.m. ET
 
Description: Don't miss your chance to make changes to your health, dental, or vision coverage for next year. Open season for TRICARE beneficiaries runs from Nov. 9 to Dec. 14. This webinar will discuss TRICARE Open Season and Federal Benefits Open Season to help you navigate your 2021 health, dental, and vision plan choices. Join us for a presentation and Q&A session.
 
Registration Link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7613761091806221581
   
**The webinar is completely virtual and will include a Q&A following the presentation. You must be registered and in the webinar platform to submit a question electronically. If you call in by phone, you’ll only be able to listen to the webinar. Registration is on a first come, first served basis.
 
Related Links:
www.tricare.mil/openseason   
www.tricare.mil/selectenrollmentfees 
www.benefeds.com 
 
BENEFICIARY FOCUS
  1. TRICARE Select beneficiaries, ages 0-64, with two or more complex medical conditions. These may include illnesses such as asthma, cancer, depression, diabetes, and heart disease.
  2. Beneficiaries who have claims totaling $100,000 a year or more. This may happen if they have multiple emergency room trips or hospital admissions.
  3. Beneficiaries can call Accolade at 833-400-9603 to find out if they are eligible.
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STAKEHOLDERS
  • Military Health System Leadership
  • Department of Defense Leadership
  • Humana Military Leadership
  • Health Net Leadership
  • MSO/VSOs
TRICARE Select Health Care Benefits
Section 731 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) mandated the Defense Health Agency to implement a pilot program, “Navigator Pilot.” The pilot launched May 1, 2020. Under this pilot, certain TRICARE Select beneficiary’s ages 0-64 with complex medical conditions receive assistance with the following: 
  • Understanding and using TRICARE Select health care benefits
  • Accessing and navigating the purchased care health care delivery system
  • Providing/obtaining information to allow beneficiaries to make informed decisions regarding quality, safety, and cost of available health care services
  • Improving the health outcomes of beneficiaries
 
The Defense Health Agency contracted with Accolade Health Inc. to launch the TRICARE Select Navigator health care pilot to provide assistance to certain TRICARE Select beneficiaries, ages 0-64, with complex medical conditions, defined as two or more conditions requiring coordination of multiple specialties or high cost claimants ($100k/year or above).
 
The purpose of the pilot is to assess whether such a program improves health outcomes and patient experience for covered beneficiaries with complex medical conditions, including reduced use of unnecessary emergency room or urgent care visits due to lack of understanding of benefit options.
 
Through the TRICARE Select Navigator pilot, Accolade assigns an independent clinical nurse (advisor) to support each eligible beneficiary in a personalized way throughout their healthcare experience. The nurse conducts assessments to identify clinical needs and help beneficiaries understand tests, costs, risks, and treatment options. The nurse assists in hospital admissions/discharge and collaborates with providers to coordinate care. 

VISIT THE TRICARE WEBSITE TO SIGN=UP AND LEARN MORE: https://tricare.mil/selectnavigator2020
Are you a TRICARE Select beneficiary with complex medical conditions? You may be eligible for TRICARE Select Navigator, a new program to help you navigate your health care. Learn more at tricare.mil/selectnavigator2020
Do you or a loved one have complex medical conditions? If enrolled in TRICARE Select, you may be eligible to use the new TRICARE Select Navigator. Personalized clinical support is just a click away. See if you qualify today: tricare.mil/selectnavigator2020​