TRICARE is a form of government insurance for veterans of the U.S. armed forces. Is this statement true or false? Which type of referral is usually processed immediately? Which man... TRICARE is a form of government insurance for veterans of the U.S. armed forces. Is this statement true or false? Which type of referral is usually processed immediately? Which managed care plans require preauthorization for medical services such as surgery?
Understand the Problem
The questions are asking about the TRICARE insurance program, referral types, and managed care plans. This suggests a focus on healthcare and various insurance-related topics.
Answer
False, STAT, HMOs and PPOs
The final answer is False for question 4, STAT for question 5, and HMOs and PPOs for question 6.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is False for question 4, STAT for question 5, and HMOs and PPOs for question 6.
More Information
TRICARE provides healthcare for active duty and retired members of the uniformed services and their families, not solely veterans. STAT referrals are processed immediately. HMOs and PPOs commonly require preauthorization for surgeries.
Tips
For question 4, remember that TRICARE includes active-duty and retired individuals, not just veterans. For managed care plans, preauthorization requirements often vary, so checking specific plan details is useful.
Sources
- TRICARE Provider Handbook East Region 2021 - blanchfield.tricare.mil
- Referrals and Pre-Authorizations - Tricare - tricare.mil
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