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Medical Management Guide, 2009, Version 3.0 - Tricare

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<strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Management</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>Version</strong> <strong>3.0</strong> Appendix D - ResourcesPage 191Social Security Administration (SSA)/Social Security OnlineA federal program to assist with the economic security of U.S. citizens. Social Security assists with retirementbenefits for the primary worker, as well as survivor benefits and benefits for the retiree’s spouse and children.Social security also provides for disability benefits through Medicare (see Centers for Medicare & MedicaidServices).Resources: http://www.ssa.gov/The Joint Commission (TJC)An independent, non-profit organization that is the predominant standard-setting and accrediting body inU.S. health care. TJC develops state-of-the-art, professionally based standards and evaluates the compliance ofhealthcare organizations against these criteria. TJC’s mission is to continuously improve the safety and quality ofcare provided to the public through the provision of healthcare accreditation and related services that supportperformance improvement in healthcare organizations.Resources: http://www.jointcommission.org/TRICAREThe DoD’s worldwide healthcare program for Active Duty and retired Uniformed Services members and theirfamilies. Consists of:• TRICARE Prime (managed care option)• TRICARE Extra (preferred provider option)• TRICARE Standard (fee-for-service option)• TRICARE For Life (for Medicare-eligible beneficiaries age 65 and over effective 1 Oct 01)Eligible MHS beneficiaries receive certain benefits based on their chosen health plan.Resources: http://www.tricare.osd.mil/ e-mail: questions@tma.osd.milTRICARE Area Office (TAO) — see TRICARE Regional Office (TRO)In overseas locations, TRICARE Regional Offices (TROs, see below) are called “area offices.” The TAOs consist ofEurope, Pacific, Alaska, and Latin America/Canada.Resources: See TRICARE Regional Office (TRO)TRICARE Online (TOL)An enterprise-wide, secure Internet portal for use by DoD beneficiaries, providers, and managers worldwide.TOL provides access to health and contact information for hospitals, clinics, and providers. It provides links toinformation on TRICARE services and benefits, as well as helpful resources, such as DM tools, a drug interactionchecker, and a Personal Health Journal. TOL enables TRICARE Prime and Plus members to make appointmentswith a PCM online. TOL is maintained by the Clinical Information Technology Program Office (CITPO) at theDefense Health Services Systems (DHSS).Resources: http://www.tricareonline.com/

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