November  2008

Locate an Autism Care Provider
Active duty military families with autistic children looking for services under the Enhanced Access to Autism Services Demonstration benefit can now use TriWest’s interactive supervisor directory to find local providers.

Warrior Care Month
The Department of Defense dedicates November as “Warrior Care Month” for recovering service members, families, leadership and caregivers. TriWest kicks off a month of giving thanks with its outreach initiatives for recovering service members and their families, in gratitude for their service and sacrifice for America’s freedom.

Health Matters: Issue 7 2008
The latest issue of Health Matters contains new information on inpatient expenses, support for families of deployed service members, and more.

New Respite Benefit Helps Caregivers
TRICARE now offers homebound Active Duty Service Members a respite benefit to assist their primary caregivers.

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Prime Enrollment Payments Made Easy
Save time with TRICARE Prime Enrollment Fee payments when you automate and make payments electronically. Find out more with our dedicated ePay resources online.

CD “For the Troops II” Released
Five for Fighting’s John Ondrasik and TriWest have teamed up again to release this free CD, featuring songs from some of today’s most popular recording artists.

Colorectal Cancer Screening
When caught early, colorectal cancer is one of the most survivable forms of cancer. Be good to yourself and your health, and get screened regularly.

Living Well with Diabetes
Are you “just” living with diabetes... or living well? Learn six tricks to help better manage your diabetes.


TriWest Healthcare Alliance partners with the Department of Defense to do "Whatever It Takes" to support the health care needs of 2.7 million members of America's military family. A Phoenix-based corporation, TriWest is URAC accredited, without deficiencies, in Networks, Utilization Management, Disease Management, and Case Management. TriWest provides access to cost-effective, high-quality health care in the 21-state TRICARE West Region, the 2007 TRICARE Region of the year. TriWest is a proud Corporate Team Member of America Supports You. Visit www.triwest.com for more information.