Edwards AFB News

  • UnitedHealthcare and TRICARE take steps to expedite authorizations

    TRICARE Management Activity is temporarily waiving the requirement for authorization of care in order to expedite service in its West Region, served by UnitedHealthcare. The waiver applies to any referrals obtained, or care received, from April 1 to May 18, 2013.Referrals are typically entered

  • UnitedHealthcare transition, referrals

    Beginning April 1, UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans will become the West Region Managed Care Support contractor. As part of the transition, referrals written prior to April 1 will expire May 31, 2013.. The 412th Medical Group urges patients to proactively book appointments to prevent delays in

  • UnitedHealthcare, TRICARE Expediting Referrals

    UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans began serving the TRICARE West Region April 1, 2013. Since then, some beneficiaries and providers have experienced service problems relating to an increase in the volume and delays in processing referral and care authorizations.UnitedHealthcare apologizes for any

  • Unleashed innovator creates automated ‘Admin Toolkit’

    Computers are the most important communications tool used by the 412th Test Wing’s workforce.  Software updates/changes are routinely applied to improve performance and security.  When these updates don’t go as planned, the 412th Communications Squadron provides the critical technical support to

  • Upcoming classes at Edwards Family Advocacy

    Edwards AFB Family Advocacy has several classes available to help members of Team Edwards and their families. Below is a list of classes available in the next month.Relaxation 101This training will add "tools to your toolbox" to enhance your ability to relax and identify when you are stressed!  This

  • Upcoming fitness challenges

    The 412th Medical Group’s Health Promotions office has some fitness events on the horizon. A fitness dash will be held Sept. 14 at 7 a.m. Those interested can meet up at the Rosburg Fitness Center. The run will take place on fitness center’s trail. Participants can participate alone or as a team.

  • Updates to Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Program

    When the sexual assault scandal involving more than a dozen Military Training Instructors made the news last year it sent a shock wave of questions across not only Lackland AFB, Texas, but the Air Force as a whole. Parents felt that their daughters and sons were safe and protected. After all, they