May
30
It’s not too much fun to be married to someone with low self esteem. They can be very negative indecisive, and controlling. If you are reading this article because your spouse suffers from low self esteem then I’m sure that you wish that I am going to reveal some magic potion that will build their [...]
Jan
30
When the Sadness Will Not Go Away
January 30, 2010 | 1 Comment
In the event that your depression worsens, when it feels like it just won’t pass, there is help and you should seek it. The Fleet & Family Support Center has many trained and certified counselors available for just this very reason. It is important you feel your best and while it is normal to [...]
Dec
28
Coverage and Care for Newborn Baby
December 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Your newborn’s TRICARE coverage is separate from yours. As long as one other family member is enrolled in TRICARE Prime, your baby will automatically receive TRICARE Prime coverage for the first 60 days (120 days if overseas) after birth. This will cover all newborn care in the hospital as well as the initial well-baby check [...]
Dec
25
Tricare and Ultrasounds
December 25, 2009 | 1 Comment
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Getting an ultrasound is an exciting time, actually seeing the baby that is growing inside you. Different doctors have different standards for when they do ultrasounds and how many they give during the course of a pregnancy.
Ultrasounds covered by TRICARE:
Determining how far along the pregnancy is.
Assessing your baby’s growth.
Evaluating your baby’s well-being.
Diagnosing an ectopic [...]
Dec
15
Stationed Overseas & Pregnant
December 15, 2009 | 1 Comment
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If you are stationed overseas while you are pregnant, you may be able to see a military OB at the MTF or you may have to see a host nation civilian OB. A TRICARE service representative can give you the most up to date list of host nation doctors. Choosing a host nation [...]
Dec
14
Military Moms & WIC
December 14, 2009 | 3 Comments
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Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a program that is set up to help provide women with resources for a healthy diet during pregnancy and after the baby is born. Benefits are provided to the mother until the baby is six months old, unless the mother is breastfeeding in which case benefits [...]
Dec
6
TRICARE Overseas Prime Program
December 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Availability: Outside of the United States and family member eligibility is often based on command sponsorship.
Primary Care (routine doctor visits):
Make all appointments for regular medical appointments like annual exams, well-child check ups, and physicals with your PCM.
Specialty Care (care your PCM is unable to provide):
Referrals for specialty care is required and will be coordinated through [...]
Dec
4
Maternity Classes and Support
December 4, 2009 | 1 Comment
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Both Fleet and Family Services and the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society offer a variety of free classes. If you are seeing a civilian doctor, they may also provide classes, but the cost for these can vary and are is covered by TRICARE. Contact your base’s Fleet and Family Services office to [...]
Dec
4
TRICARE Prime Remote Military Healthcare
December 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment
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Depending on the availability of network providers in your area, you may or may not have an assigned PCM.
Availability: Designated areas in the United States
Primary Care (routine doctor visits):
With an assigned PCM: Make all routine medical appointments like annual exams, well-child check ups, and physicals with your PCM.
No assigned PCM: Make appointments [...]
Dec
3
Military or Civilian Pediatrician?
December 3, 2009 | 8 Comments
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Since newborns are automatically enrolled in Prime, your baby will be assigned a military pediatrician. If the MTF does not have a pediatrics department, or they are unable to take new patients, then your baby may be given a family practice doctor instead. If Family Practice isn’t accepting new patients, your baby will [...]
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