What is going on with TRICARE West?
On January 1, 2025, TriWest Healthcare Alliance will become the new TRICARE West Region contractor. Payment arrangements currently set up with Health Net Federal Services will not transfer automatically. If you pay through military allotments, your payment details will transfer seamlessly.
What states are going to the West TRICARE in 2025?
The new TRICARE West Region covers 26 states: Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Why are doctors dropping TRICARE?
Unpaid claims and coverage gaps: Changes to the militarys health care program are causing disruptions. Several thousand Tricare providers havent been paid for months, forcing many to drop patients, reduce hours or consider closing their clinics.