Important Facts about Overseas Coverage
- Some plans pay Overseas providers as Preferred Providers.
- Most overseas providers require payment "up front".
- Some services are "accepted practice" overseas but would be
considered experimental or investigational by FEHB plans.
- See Section 7 of the plan brochure for information about filing an overseas claim.
Nationwide Fee-for-Service Plans Open to All
Plan Name
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English
Translation
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Currency
Conversion
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Assistance Program
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Special Feature
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APWU
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You provide
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You provide
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BCBS
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Plan provides
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Plan provides
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24-hour Worldwide Assistance Center
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Some overseas hospitals accept Plan allowances.
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GEHA
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You provide
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You provide
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Overseas providers and DOD facilities are considered as PPO.
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Mail Handlers
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You provide
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Plan provides
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Overseas providers and DoD facilities are considered as PPO.
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NALC
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You provide
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You provide
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Postmasters
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You provide
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You provide
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Nationwide Fee-for-Service Plans Open Only to Specific Groups
Plan Name
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English Translation
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Currency Conversion
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Assistance Program
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Special Feature
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Association
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You provide
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You provide
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Foreign Service
* See below
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Plan provides
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Plan provides if you do not provide
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Overseas Provider Benefit
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Panama Canal
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You provide
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You provide
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Rural Carriers
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Plan provides
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Plan provides
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Worldwide Assistance
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SAMBA
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You provide
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You provide
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Overseas Travel Benefit
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Secret Service
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You provide
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You provide
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BlueCard Worldwide
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- The Foreign Service Plan has direct billing arrangements with hospitals in Brazil, China, Columbia, Germany, Italy,
Korea, and Panama. They have a fast track payment process if you are posted in Korea.
Contact the Plan for more information.