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  • If I use a either TRICARE-certified licensed retail pharmacy outlet or TRICARE-certified hospital-based pharmacy in the Philippines to get my prescriptions filled, who files the claim for reimbursement?
  • Does the Philippine Demonstration affect dental providers who are part of the TRICARE Dental Program or TRICARE Retiree Dental Program?
  • Is there a pharmacy demonstration under the Philippine Demonstration?
  • Under the Philippine Demonstration, do I have to pay my cost-shares upfront? What if there are additional charges after the procedure/admission?
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  • I was referred by my approved provider in Pampanga to a specialist in Manila who is also on the approved provider list but in Manila. Will TRICARE cost share on this claim under the Philippines Demonstration?
  • I have separate mailing address and physical address. Can I change my mailing address to my physical address to receive care under the Philippines Demonstration? It might not be a good idea knowing the unreliability of the Philippine postal system.
  • I reside in the demonstration area but I have been using my Retired Activities Offices’ PO Box address (FPO AP). Can I use the benefits under the Philippine Demonstration?
  • I am a provider in the Philippines and would like to volunteer to become an approved provider under the Philippine Demonstration, what do I need to do?
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  • Several highly-respected facilities/leading specialties are not on the approved provider list for the Philippine Demonstration (for example, Phil. Heart Center, Lung Center for the Philippines, St. Luke’s etc.). Can I request a waiver to use them?
  • I live in a Philippines demonstration area and my provider is on the approved provider list. However, he is referring me to a specialist who is not on the approved provider list. Can I see that non-approved provider? How about for ancillary services such as lab, x-ray, etc.?
  • What’s the difference between a certified provider and an approved provider under the Philippine Demonstration?
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  • Do I have to file claims under the TRICARE Philippine Demonstration?
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  • What are my costs under the TRICARE Philippine Demonstration?
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  • I am a Philippines certified provider, but I was not selected as an approved provider for the Philippine Demonstration. Can I file an appeal?
  • I am a TRICARE Standard beneficiary and live in the United States but am traveling to the Philippines to visit my family. Do I have to get care through the TRICARE Philippine Demonstration?
  • I am a TRICARE Prime beneficiary in the U.S. traveling to the Philippines to visit my family. How do I access health care?
  • How do I know if I live in a designated demonstration area under the Philippine Demonstration Project?
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  • What do I do if I want to see a provider who isn’t on the approved list?
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  • Where can I find the Approved Provider List for the Philippine Demonstration?
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  • What is the benefit in using providers on the Approved Provider List for the TRICARE Philippine Demonstration?
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  • Does TRICARE pay for the shingles vaccine?
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  • How much does TRICARE Reserve Select coverage cost?
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  • Does TRICARE cover seasonal flu vaccines?
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  • Does TRICARE Prime cover routine eye exams?
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  • How do I enroll in the TRICARE Dental Program?
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  • What is TRICARE For Life (TFL)?
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  • How much will I pay for my prescriptions under the TRICARE Pharmacy Program?
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  • The new health care bill allows adult children to stay on their parent’s health care plan until age 26 if their employers don’t offer insurance. Does TRICARE offer this same coverage?
  • Does TRICARE cover long term care?
  • I thought TRICARE For Life (TFL) was supposed to pay my medical bills in full. Sometimes that doesn’t happen. Would you please clarify how the system works?
  • How does the National Health Care Reform affect TRICARE?
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  • I am a retired uniformed service member. I am going through a divorce and I want to know if my soon to be former spouse will continue to be eligible for health coverage & prescription benefits through TRICARE?
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  • Does TRICARE Standard/Extra cover routine eye exams?
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  • I am a military retiree (or military retiree spouse) who recently started a new job. My new employer offers a comprehensive employer sponsored health care plan. As a military retiree, they are familiar with TRICARE, and have offered me an additional $3000 per year to opt out of their plan and use my TRICARE benefit, as well as pay for a TRICARE supplement to cover me and my family’s cost share. This benefit is only offered to TRICARE eligible. Is this a lawful incentive?
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  • I heard that my TRICARE benefits will no longer be available when the TriWest contract ends in April 2013! How can this be?
  • How does the TRICARE Young Adult program work?
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  • How much does TRICARE Young Adult coverage cost?
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  • I’m enrolled in TRICARE Prime. My primary care manager is a civilian network provider. During my appointment, the billing office asked me if they should file my claim using my Department of Defense (DoD) Benefits Number, or my sponsor’s social security number (SSN). What do I tell them?
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  • How do I buy TRICARE Young Adult coverage?

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