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Federal Employees Health Benefits Program
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Overseas Coverage
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
English Translation
Currency Conversion
Assistance Program
Special Feature
APWU
You provide
You provide
BCBS
Plan provides
Plan provides
24-hour Worldwide Assistance Center
Some overseas hospitals accept Plan allowances.
GEHA
You provide
You provide
Overseas providers and DOD facilities are considered as PPO.
Mail Handlers
You provide
Plan provides
Overseas providers and DoD facilities are considered as PPO.
NALC
You provide
You provide
Nationwide Fee-for-Service Plans Open Only to Specific Groups
Plan Name
English Translation
Currency Conversion
Assistance Program
Special Feature
Association
You provide
You provide
Foreign Service
* See below
Plan provides
Plan provides if you do not provide
Overseas Provider Benefit
Panama Canal
You provide
You provide
Rural Carriers
Plan provides
Plan provides
Worldwide Assistance
SAMBA
You provide
You provide
Overseas Travel Benefit
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.