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TRICARE Policy Manual 6010.63-M, April 2021, Change 29 (Mar 25, 2025)
Published Change
Safety Beds Clarification
Published Date: March 25, 2025
CONREQ:23245
Implementation Date:August 18, 2025
None
Summary of Changes: This manual change clarifies that safety beds are a convenience item and not a medical item and therefore cannot be covered under TRICARE.
Effective Date: April 24, 2025
Affected Sections:
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