Military Spouse of the Day: Haley Tuthill
Introducing Haley Tuthill, an Air Force spouse, stationed at Point Loma in San Diego, CA. She is the wife to Jim and mom to Adeline (5), Evelyn (3), and Wesley … Continue reading
Proposed Fees for ER Visits?
Babies cannot tell time. They don’t know that they aren’t supposed to get ear infections after hours, or during peak call times. They don’t know that their scary fever cannot … Continue reading
Adequate? At Best!
You have to hand it to Tricare. They tell you right up front what you’re entitled to as a military family member. The word “adequate” is frequently used to describe … Continue reading
Temporary Isolation: Moving “Home” for Deployment
This past summer we did something that thousands of other military families across the nation do every summer. We moved. This move was a little bit different. This move was … Continue reading
Thank You
Around us everywhere, we see vulnerabilities. Our military families are hurting. We can’t see healthcare specialists or get access to care. We’re shuffled around, stressed to the max, and tired. … Continue reading
How to Train Your (Future) Doctor
As special needs families, how many times haven’t we wished that our doctor, or our child’s doctor, could spend the afternoon with us? That they could see our realities and … Continue reading
400177519
400177519 Those nine numbers were the catalyst for a war against insurance. What started as a routine reauthorization for occupational therapy, turned into weeks of calls, denials, and errors on … Continue reading
I’m Scared.
The winds of change are blowing. Major changes to Tricare ABA Policy and Pharmacy Policy are coming down the pike. Changes that will potentially hurt thousands of children with autism, … Continue reading
Advocating For You: A Letter to United HealthCare
Last week, we asked our members stationed in the TRICARE West region about their experience with the recent insurance transition from TRIWEST to United Healthcare Military and Veterans. We have … Continue reading
I’d Like a Guidebook, Please!
Do you remember a moment in your life where you know the information being told to you isn’t believable? The person giving you the information is convincing, but something isn’t sitting right in your … Continue reading
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