TRICARE authorizes temporary presecription refill waivers in Missouri as result of severe storms

MISSOURI (KQTV) -- The Defense Health Agency said TRICARE beneficiaries across Missouri may receive emergency prescription refills now through June 26, due to severe storms.

All counties are affected.

TRICARE beneficiaries seeking an emergency refill of prescription medications should bring their prescription bottle to any TRICARE retail network pharmacy.

If the bottle is unavailable or the label is damaged or missing, beneficiaries should contact Express Scripts, Inc., or their retail network pharmacy for assistance.

To find a network pharmacy, beneficiaries can call Express Scripts at 1-877-363-1303 or search the network pharmacy locator.

TRICARE said, if possible, to visit the pharmacy where the prescription was filled. Prescriptions filled by a retail chain may be filled at another store in that chain. If the physician who prescribed the medication is available, beneficiaries can ask them to call in a new prescription to a network pharmacy.

TRICARE beneficiaries, other than active duty service members, may receive urgent care from any TRICARE-authorized urgent care center or provider and do not need a referral. This allows beneficiaries to seek nonemergency care for illnesses or injuries if their primary care provider is unavailable because of emergencies.

Any TRICARE beneficiary who believes they have an emergency should always call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Beneficiaries are also advised to visit Express Scripts' Weather Notices Page for updates.