Questions for Service Members
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Q3:
How do I start my PHA?
A:
For USAR only, and only for an in-clinic appointment: you need to start the process on your AKO site. Complete the Service member portion and call Customer Service at 1-888-697-4299 to schedule the face-to-face appointment. If you are having problems accessing your AKO site, call the number above and complete the Service member portion over the phone.
If you are getting your PHA at a group event, you should not complete the AKO portion of the PHA as this information will be obtained at the event.
All other branches contact your command.
Q4:
What is a CAE?
A:
A Comprehensive Audio Evaluation (CAE) is more than just an audiogram and is used to determine the hearing portion of the PULHES when a possible loss of hearing has been identified. CAEs include, but are not limited to, pure tone air-conduction and bone-conduction threshold testing; speech reception threshold and word recognition testing; acoustic-immittance testing, including acoustic reflex measurements; masking, when indicated; otoacoustic emissions and a Speech Recognition in Noise Test (SPRINT), if applicable.
Q7:
What do I need to bring to my clinic appointment?
A:
RHRP will send (by Federal Express) a package of paperwork and/or supplies to you prior to your appointment. Please review and complete all necessary paperwork before the scheduled appointment and bring all materials with you. Also bring any relevant medical documentation (i.e., MRB, profiles, etc.) and your prescription eyeglasses if attending a PHA.
Q10:
How do I get records updated if services were not performed by RHRP?
A:
For USAR service members, please log into LHI.Care and select the Request Records Update button on the bottom of the home page once you have logged in. Either a scanned image or a photo of the record can be used. Clicking on the appropriate service will provide a list of minimum requirements needed on the documentation. Form validation is built into the process to ensure the proper collection of all information that is needed to update the Army system(s).
For USAR Unit Leadership, please go to https://www.logisticshealth.com/historicalupdates and complete the website information required for submission of information. Either a scanned image or a photo of the record can be used. Clicking on the appropriate service will provide a list of minimum requirements needed on the documentation.
For all other Components, contact your unit for guidance on how to update your records.
Q13:
What happens if I refuse services at an appointment or a group event?
A:
If you have documentation to show you’ve had the service, you should make a copy and give it to the provider. If you just don’t want the service or are unsure if you need the service, you should contact your Command’s IMR representative for guidance before refusing the service, as there may be repercussions with your command for doing so.
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Last Updated: November 03, 2022