June 2009 - In this issue

TRICARE News

Coverage for Dependent Parents
Did you know that your TRICARE coverage may also extend up the family tree to your dependent parents? 

DoDLive
The Department of Defense recently unveiled DoDLive, a centrally linked tool allowing all branches of the military to create and maintain official blogs for their command, organization or unit.

TRICARE For Life Password Changes
TRICARE For Life beneficiaries may be prompted to change their password the next time they visit tricare4u.com.

TRICARE ECHO Payments Increased
TRICARE has increased the amount it will pay for certain Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) benefits; find out which benefits are affected by this change.

Active Duty Dental Program
The Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP) goes into effect August 1, 2009. Administered by United Concordia Companies, Incorporated, the ADDP is the new active duty service member’s (ADSM) private sector dental program. Visit the ADDP Web site for tutorials written specifically for ADSMs, providers and more.

TriWest News

TRICARE 2 You Videos
TriWest’s new TRICARE 2 You videos have been such a hit that we’ve recently brewed up a whole new batch! Visit the TRICARE 2 You video library now and see these latest short videos on topics like maternity care, dental options and more.

Privacy Practices
Read the steps TriWest takes to ensure your online information and your personal health information is secure.

Manage Your Health Care Online 
Not a registered user at www.triwest.com? What are you waiting for? Register today to access claims, authorization and referral status, and much more anytime, day or night.

Healthy Living News

Don’t Blow Off Your Asthma Meds
Have you been diagnosed with asthma? Helping yourself stay healthy and preventing asthma attacks starts with taking your medication—just like the doctor ordered.

Top 5 Preventable Diseases for Men
Find out what five health conditions are responsible for over two-thirds of adult male deaths in America, and how to prevent them.

Colorectal Cancer
June is Men’s Health Month, which begs the question: when was your last colorectal cancer exam? The simple screening procedure is a TRICARE-covered benefit.