TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas

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TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas

TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas is a managed care option in designated remote overseas locations for active duty service members and their command-sponsored families.

Eligible Beneficiaries

Active duty service members
Command-sponsored active duty family members
Activated National Guard/Reserve members
Command-sponsored family members of activated National Guard/Reserve members

Retired service members and their families may not enroll in TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas.

Availability
In designated remote overseas locations.

Coverage
TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas provides comprehensive health coverage including:

Emergency Care
Outpatient Visits
Preventive Care (wellness exams, immunizations, etc.)
Hospitalization
Maternity Care
Mental/Behavioral health
Prescriptions

>>View a list of Covered Services

Getting Care
When enrolled, you have an assigned primary care manager (PCM) who provides most of your care. Your PCM will refer you to a specialist for care he or she cannot provide and coordinate with the overseas contractor, International SOS, for authorization when needed.

Out-of-Pocket Costs
There are no enrollment fees and no out-of-pocket costs for any type of care as long as care is received from your PCM or with a referral. Care received without a referral is subject to point-of-service fees. >>Learn More

Is TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas Right for You?
If you are an active duty service member or an activated Guard or Reserve member stationed in a designated remote overseas location, you must enroll in TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas. Family members must be command-sponsored to enroll or they have the option to use TRICARE Standard Overseas.

Overseas Contractor
International SOS is the TRICARE Overseas Program contractor and will provide the assistance you need for enrollment claims, finding a provider, authorization and much more. Click here for country-specific toll-free numbers. Register online for access to secure functions, including:

Eligibility query
Other health insurance status/update
Claim status
Deductible/Out-of-pocket expense
Contact Customer Service
Explanation of Benefits

Enrolling in TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas
To enroll in TRICARE Prime Overseas, submit a TRICARE Prime Enrollment Application and PCM Change Form along with a copy of your orders to your regional call center or TRICARE Service Center. Please contact the overseas contractor, International SOS, for assistance. Click here for your country-specific toll-free phone number.

>>Learn More about Enrolling in TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas

Last Modified:May 30, 2012

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