All TRICARE requirements noted
in
Chapter 5 regarding
network development shall not apply to the TMEP unless specifically
changed, waived, or superseded by this section (as indicated below),
the TRICARE Policy Manual (TPM), TRICARE Reimbursement Manual (TRM),
TRICARE Systems Manual (TSM), or TMEP contract.
1.0 Provider Networks
The provisions of Chapter
5, Section 1, paragraphs 3.4 and 3.5 apply
to TMEP and may be applicable for services provided to a TRICARE/Medicare
dual eligible beneficiary by a network provider when TRICARE is
primary payer.