Chinook soon to be returned to TRICARE provider list

It was brought to the attention of the Forks Forum last week that TRICARE for Life (Express Scripts), a prescription program for retired and active duty military, had deleted

May 14, 2015 2:55 pm
Attention TRICARE prescription program users.
Attention TRICARE prescription program users.

It was brought to the attention of the Forks Forum last week that TRICARE for Life (Express Scripts), a prescription program for retired and active duty military, had deleted Chinook Pharmacy from its provider list. This action had been done without prior notice to many that use this service.

This change would mean a trip to Port Angeles for prescriptions, or subscribers would have to pay higher prices if prescriptions were filled at Chinook.

The Forum spoke with Congressman Kilmer regarding this possible hardship and West End resident were encouraged to call Kilmer’s office. Chuck Carlson, owner/pharmacist, at Chinook pharmacy also spoke with Kilmer about the impact this change would have on customers.

Carlson reported on Thursday that Chinook is in the process of signing a new contract with TRICARE for Life. He explained the problem is with the new Pharmacy Benefit Management Companies that are gigantic and have no concept of people living in rural areas and having to travel a long distance to get a prescription filled. Carlson felt that all should be remedied very soon and back to normal.

Chinook soon to be returned to TRICARE provider list

It was brought to the attention of the Forks Forum last week that TRICARE for Life Express Scripts, a prescription program for retired and active duty military, had deleted Chinook Pharmacy from its provider list. This action had been done without prior notice to many that use this service.

This change would mean a trip to Port Angeles for prescriptions, or subscribers would have to pay higher prices if prescriptions were filled at Chinook.

The Forum spoke with Congressman Kilmer regarding this possible hardship and West End resident were encouraged to call Kilmer’s office. Chuck Carlson, owner/pharmacist, at Chinook pharmacy also spoke with Kilmer about the impact this change would have on customers.

Carlson reported on Thursday that Chinook is in the process of signing a new contract with TRICARE for Life Express Scripts. He explained the problem is with the new Pharmacy Benefit Management Companies that are gigantic and have no concept of people living in rural areas and having to travel a long distance to get a prescription filled. Carlson felt that all should be remedied very soon and back to normal.