MCRD/ERR PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. -- In August 2003, the Department of Defense announced the award of the next generation of TRICARE contracts, which will replace the current TRICARE contracts between June 1 and Nov. 1, 2004. At that time, the current 12 TRICARE regions will be reconfigured to three regions within the United States - the West Region, South Region and North Region.
The Department of Defense awarded Humana Military Healthcare Services the contract to administer the TRICARE program in this region, which is the South Region. Health care delivery under the South Region contract is scheduled to begin by fall.
In the Southeast, HMHS currently provides TRICARE support services to eligible military beneficiaries in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, South Carolina, and eastern Louisiana. The new contract adds Oklahoma and Arkansas, plus eastern Texas and the remainder of Louisiana to Humana Military's area of responsibility.
As the health services and support contractor for the South Region, HMHS will support health care delivery to approximately 2.76 million TRICARE beneficiaries.
Over the next several months, HMHS will be working diligently to create a seamless transition for the beneficiaries and a robust network of TRICARE providers.
For more information about the next generation of TRICARE contracts, please visit www.humana-military.com or www.tricare.osd.mil, or call (800) 444-5445. Check the Web sites often for the latest information about the TRICARE South Region contract, along with the initiatives taking place to ensure a smooth transition.