WPAOG Parent Handbook 2022-23

WestPointAOG.org | 800.BE A.GRAD 37 Saunders Dental Clinic Comprehensive dental care is included at no cost for cadets. Saunders Dental Clinic is co-located in Building 606 and provides state-of-the-art dental services. The clinic provides access to all dental specialties including restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, periodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery. Cadets can schedule hygiene and dental appointments by calling 845.938.3121. Saunders also provides emergency dental care 24/7 with support from Keller Army Community Hospital Emergency Department. Medical Care When Not At West Point Tricare is the military’s health insurance plan. USMA is located in the eastern region and serviced by Humana-Military. • Emergency Care If emergency care is needed to save life, limb, or eyesight while away fromWest Point, immediately go to the nearest hospital emergency department. No insurance pre-authorization is needed for emergency care. Provide your military identification (CAC) card, which serves as your insurance card. Cadets then need to follow up with the Cadet Health Clinic upon their return. • Urgent Care Urgent care is defined as medical care that cannot be delayed until your return toWest Point but is not needed to save life, limb, or eyesight. Urgent care requires prior authorization to ensure it is covered by insurance. There are two options to receive an authorization for care. If you believe urgent care is needed, contact the Nurse Advice Line (24/7) at 1.800.TRICARE (874-2273). • Routine Care Routine medical care is only authorized at West Point military treatment facilities (Keller Army Community Hospital andMologne Cadet Health Clinic). • Dental Care Emergency dental care includes any treatment necessary to relieve pain, treat infection, or control bleeding. Contact the United Concordia Active Duty Dental Program (866.984.2337), and a United Concordia Dental Care Finder will assist you in receiving care through an authorized dentist. Non-emergency dental care needs should be directed to the Saunders Dental Clinic. • Medications Should you need a prescription following emergency or urgent care, contact TRICARE Express-Scripts, 877.363.1303, to request assistance in locating an authorized pharmacy. Cadets are not required to pay out of pocket (co-pays) when medications are obtained from a TRICARE network retail pharmacy. For additional information on the services provided at Keller Army Community Hospital, go to the hospital Internet page at kach.amedd.army.mil.

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