A cognitive assessment is an examination conducted to determine someone's level of cognitive function. There are a number of reasons to perform such an exam, and this test can be administered by a mental health professional, neurologist, or education professional, depending on how it is to be used.
The passage of the Health Care Reform Act, which requires insurers to provide coverage for dependent children up to age 26, has left many TRICARE beneficiaries asking what that would mean to their older dependent children since the current age limit for TRICARE is 21, or age 23 if the child is a full-time student.
TRICARE will only cover a single dose of herpes Zostavax (shingles) vaccine for beneficiaries 60 years of age and older. TRICARE will not reimburse for vaccines purchased or administered at a pharmacy. Currently, Medicare only covers the Zostavax vaccine under Medicare Part D pharmacy program. If the beneficiary does not have Medicare Part D, TRICARE will cover the vaccine and applicable deductibles, and cost-shares will apply. If you have Medicare questions