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Changes to Tricare Urgent Care & What They Mean for Military Families

Tricare is popularly thought of as one of the greatest perks of being a military family. It’s one of the most affordable health care options out there! #amen

On the other hand, if you’re a member you’ve likely joked with others about how you’re equal parts immensely grateful for this health insurance while also struggling to understand the ins and outs at times. Policies, regions, co-pays and more are constantly changing, which makes it hard to keep up with what and how much is covered.

Changes to Tricare Urgent Care & What They Mean for Military Families / MedExpress / Whether your family members are a part of Tricare Prime, Select, or another form, you should be informed about changes that are now in affect regarding urgent care visits. MedExpress shares about what you need to do in order to be seen at your next urgent care visit. Click here to read more.
{Tricare Prime covered 100% of my expenses during my pregnancy with Sadie, and Tricare Standard covered close to all expenses. We were so grateful.}

Did you know that Tricare is offered to more than just active duty service members and their families? In fact, the main reason that Jamie has chosen to serve as an Army Reservist is so that our family can still utilize Tricare. Though our cost is quite different than what we were accustomed to when Jamie was active duty, we are so grateful to continue being members of this affordable health care plan.

Changes to Tricare Urgent Care

Also, did you also know that Tricare urgent care recently went through a significant overhaul and not only revised certain policies, but renamed them altogether? I didn’t until recently!

For example, unlimited urgent care services without preauthorization are covered by Tricare (big, big deal!) Also, Tricare Standard is now Tricare Select. Though I’ve been a Tricare Standard member for years, it wasn’t until a few weeks ago that I learned that Standard was no longer “a thing” and that Tricare Select had replaced it. Though the policy changes are all listed on their website, I was completely unaware of this overhaul.

If I apparently had my head in the sand about all of these changes, I can’t be the only one who was/is in the dark!

So Tricare members, let’s get up to speed about the aforementioned topic of urgent care!

Effective on January 1st of this year, Tricare urgent care visits are now covered without preauthorization. Considering urgent care visits are typically utilized for a non-emergency illness or injury, being able to now skip the preauthorization portion truly expedites the process for patients to be seen by a doctor.

Regardless of whether you are on Prime, Select, or overseas, you do not need a referral to be seen at an urgent care facility. With that being said, I encourage you to click here to read more regarding co-pays and the cost of visiting an urgent care facility, if applicable.

Do you have an urgent care around the corner that you automatically run to if need to be seen pronto? Most of you would likely agree with me that when you need to be seen for something urgent (i.e. strep throat on a Saturday morning, sprained ankle while playing a ball game, an “out of nowhere” cold during a long-time planned vacation, etc.) anything that makes you feel like you can’t function properly until you’re treated), you don’t want to take the time to research which urgent care to go to!

MedExpress

Does it look like you live around one of these areas marked below? If so, there’s a good chance that there’s a MedExpress around the corner from you. I’ve teamed up with MedExpress to share with you why you should keep urgent care top of mind next time your family comes down with a sinus infection, a case of the flu, a broken bone, and more.

Changes to Tricare Urgent Care & What They Mean for Military Families / MedExpress / Whether your family members are a part of Tricare Prime, Select, or another form, you should be informed about changes that are now in affect regarding urgent care visits. MedExpress shares about what you need to do in order to be seen at your next urgent care visit. Click here to read more.

MedExpress currently has more than 250 centers in 19 states. This year, MedExpress has plans to open new centers in Florida, Texas, New Jersey, Colorado, and Illinois. They are expanding rapidly for many good reasons!

Changes to Tricare Urgent Care & What They Mean for Military Families / MedExpress / Whether your family members are a part of Tricare Prime, Select, or another form, you should be informed about changes that are now in affect regarding urgent care visits. MedExpress shares about what you need to do in order to be seen at your next urgent care visit. Click here to read more.
Convenience

  • Appointments aren’t necessary and walk-ins are welcome every day between 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.

Services

  • They treat everyday illness and injury – including treatment for common summertime injuries such as cuts, scrapes, rashes, bites, stings and burns  – as well as more advanced services including X-rays, IVs, labs, minor surgery, stitches and treatment for broken bones, sprains and strains.
  • Local employees can use MedExpress for employer health services.
  • MedExpress also offers routine physicals and immunizations that help work toward a healthier community.

The Right Team

  • MedExpress prides themselves in being a neighborhood medical center, offering high-quality, convenient, and affordable walk-in-care.

Changes to Tricare Urgent Care & What They Mean for Military Families / MedExpress / Whether your family members are a part of Tricare Prime, Select, or another form, you should be informed about changes that are now in affect regarding urgent care visits. MedExpress shares about what you need to do in order to be seen at your next urgent care visit. Click here to read more.

To see if there’s a MedExpress near you that you can start using as your first pick for urgent care, click here to type in your zip code.

Changes to Tricare Urgent Care & What They Mean for Military Families / MedExpress / Whether your family members are a part of Tricare Prime, Select, or another form, you should be informed about changes that are now in affect regarding urgent care visits. MedExpress shares about what you need to do in order to be seen at your next urgent care visit. Click here to read more.

More: Having a Baby on Tricare Select

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Thanks so much to MedExpress for sponsoring this post, a brand I’ve learned so much about the last few months and am thrilled partner with.

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Hi! I’m Erica, and I absolutely adore sharing my life on this website with you! I come here almost daily to blab about all of the things related to being a regular wife and mother in today’s ever-evolving society. I share about our new home, what’s on our kitchen table, what we’re hanging in our closets, where we’re traveling to next, my crazy 5 a.m. work outs, how I make time for girlfriends, our faith, and much more. We always have a lot of balls in the air and somewhat thrive on the chaos. I believe in the power of story-telling as a form of inspiration and entertainment, so I’m here to do both! I was born and raised in north Alabama and recently re-planted roots here again after my husband transitioned out of the Army (he is now in the Reserve and it’s going so well!) I’m a super proud mom to two little girls (ages 5 and 2) who seem to be the stars of the show around here (for good reason – they’re pretty great!) I’m so glad you found me and are here reading! I hope we can get to know each other here on the blog as well as Facebook and/or Instagram. xoxo

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Hi! I’m Erica, and I absolutely adore sharing my life on this website with you!

I come here almost daily to blab about all of the things related to being a regular wife and mother in today’s ever-evolving society. I share about our new home, what’s on our kitchen table, what we’re hanging in our closets, where we’re traveling to next, my crazy 5 a.m. work outs, how I make time for girlfriends, our faith, and much more. We always have a lot of balls in the air and somewhat thrive on the chaos.

I believe in the power of story-telling as a form of inspiration and entertainment, so I’m here to do both! I was born and raised in north Alabama and recently re-planted roots here again after my husband transitioned out of the Army (he is now in the Reserve and it’s going so well!) I’m a super proud mom to two little girls (ages 5 and 2) who seem to be the stars of the show around here (for good reason – they’re pretty great!)

I’m so glad you found me and are here reading! I hope we can get to know each other here on the blog as well as Facebook and/or Instagram. xoxo

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  • We took our babes to the @georgiaaquarium this weekend (with the rest of the state it seemed 🙈) and had ourselves a whale of a good time. 🤪 They were the most perfect ages for an outing like this and thought every single teeny tiny fish was the neatest thing ever. Arm yourself with patience to tolerate the crowds that I’ve heard are always there 😳😳, and then go have a great time if you get the chance. It really is an incredible aquarium (supposedly the best in the world?) with the best dolphin show, huge tanks, and exhibits of all kinds.
  • #flashbackfriday to October when these precious cousins got to spend the week together in Germany! I never posted this pic online because we wanted to frame it for our parents as a surprise Christmas gift. Gosh, we miss you Alexanders! Can’t wait to add another nugget to this crew this summer! ❤️ #cousins @boden_clothing @jenniferoalexander
  • My @otheorymadison coach (Heeeey Amber!) shared with me yesterday that working out during pregnancy is like “prehab”, which should make the “rehab”/recovery time post-delivery much easier. This FUELED ME big time and pushed me to get up one more time this week to get in a sweat sesh to start the day. I didn’t do much (any? Lol) intentional exercise during my other pregnancies, so I’m curious to see how this delivery/recovery time goes compared to the last couple go-arounds. I can’t say that fitness is helping with the weight gain though; the pounds are still creeping on (not so) slowly but surely, 🤷‍♀️ but I know that’s all a part of this journey. 🤰🏼Were you intentionally active during your pregnancies, and if so, did you feel like it aided your recovery time? Also... swipe to see a dumb snap I took at 4:45 a.m. last week when I just wasn’t feeling the early morning rise and grind. 😂 You have to pay a $12 fee if you late cancel at @orangetheory though, sooo... no flushing 💵💵 down the toilet. 😝 #orangetheoryfitness #otfnation #fitpregnancyjourney #19weeks
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  • Got to chaperone my big girl’s field trip today to @unclemaddios 🍕 I always love seeing her with her friends and watching how they all interact together. Preschoolers are funny little things. 🙃 Can’t believe kindergarten is so close!
  • Do you use and love your air fryer?! We just got one for Christmas and are more into it than we thought we’d be! My mom told me that anything you cook in the oven can technically be cooked in the air fryer too, so I gave that concept a try with some homemade sausage balls last week. OH MY GOODNESS - I was AMAZED at how fast and how well they cooked. Sharing the recipe + method on @whimsicalseptember blog today. What are your favorite things to cook in your #airfryer ? We would love some new recipes to try in it! #sausageballs #airfryerrecipes

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