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TRICARE Standard Overseas


TRICARE Standard Overseas costs vary depending on the sponsor's military status (active duty vs. retired).

Annual Outpatient Deductible
You must meet the annual outpatient deducible each fiscal year (October 1 - September 30) before cost-sharing begins:

  • Active duty sponsor Rank E4 and below: $50 per individual/$100 per family
  • Active duty sponsor Rank E5 and above: $150 per individual/$300 per family
  • All others: $150 per individual/$300 per family

The annual outpatient deductible is waived for family members of National Guard/Reserve members who are called to active duty for more than 30 days in support of a contingency operation.

Cost Shares
You're responsible to pay a cost share based on the type of care and where its received.

Costs effective October 1, 2011

Type of Care

Cost Share

Active Duty Family Members*

All Others

Ambulance Services

20% of the allowable charge

25% of the allowable charge

Ambulatory (same day) Surgery

$25 per visit

25% of the allowable charge

Behavioral Health

Outpatient:

  • 20% of the allowable charge

Hospitalization:

  • $20 per day ($25 minimum)

Outpatient:

  • 25% of the allowable charge

Hospitalization:

  • 25% of the total charge, plus 25% cost-share for separately billed services

Clinical Preventive Services

$0 for colorectal, breast, cervical and prostate cancer screenings; immunizations; and well-child visits for children under age 6. For all other preventive services:

20% of the allowable charge

25% of the allowable charge

Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies

20% of the allowable charge

25% of the allowable charge

Emergency Room Visit

20% of the allowable charge

25% of the allowable charge

Hospitalization

$17.05 per day ($25 minimum)

$708 per day or 25% of billed charges for institutional services, whichever is less, plus 25% cost-share for separately billed services

Lab & X-Ray Services

20% of the allowable charge

25% of the allowable charge

Maternity Care

Office visits & hospitalization for delivery planned in a hospital in an inpatient setting. This is one global fee.

  • $17.05 per day ($25 charge)

Office visits for delivery planned in a TRICARE-authorized birthing center.

  • $25 per visit

Office visits for delivery planned at home or another setting.

  • 20% of the allowable charge

Office visits & hospitalization for delivery planned in a hospital in an inpatient setting. This is one global fee.

  • $708 per day or 25% of billed charges for institutional services, whichever is less, plus 25% cost-share for separately billed services

Office visits for delivery planned in a TRICARE-authorized birthing center, at home or another setting.

  • 25% of the allowable charge

Newborn Care

$0 as the newborn is enrolled in TRICARE Prime for up to the first 120 days.

The lower of the number of hospital days minus 3 multiplied by DRG per diem copayment or 25% of billed charges for institutional services, plus 25% for separately billed professional charges.

Outpatient Visit

20% of the allowable charge

25% of the allowable charge

Skilled Nursing Care

$17.05 per day ($25 minimum)

25% for institutional services, plus 25% cost share for separately billed professional charges

*Includes family members of activated National Guard/Reserve Members.

Last Modified:May 30, 2012

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