All other overseas areas: International SOS.Territories: Wisconsin Physicians Service (WPS) The TRICARE For Life contractors assist with claims and provide customer service to all those using TRICARE For Life. Call the Office of Personnel Management’s Retirement Information line at 1-88 to get a suspension form. For more information, visit the WPS website.Ĭan I suspend my FEHB coverage to use TRICARE For Life? Yes. Your claim must be filed within one year from the date of care. the explanation of benefits from all other health insurances.Submit a paper claim to WPS along with a copy of: In this case, you must file a claim with the TFL contractor.If you have OHI that isn’t based on your or a family member’s current employment, Medicare pays first, the OHI pays second and TRICARE pays last.In this case, your provider will file your health care claims.If you have employer-sponsored insurance based on current employment, the other health insurance pays first, Medicare pays second and TRICARE pays last.If you have other health insurance, such as a Medicare supplement or an employer-sponsored health plan, you can use TRICARE For Life as long as you have both Medicare Parts A and B. TRICARE supplements don’t qualify as "other health insurance." Using TRICARE For Life with Other Health Insurance Health insurance you have in addition to TRICARE, such as Medicare or an employer-sponsored health insurance. To learn more about what Medicare covers, click here. To learn more about what TRICARE covers, click here. Medicare deductible and cost-share A percentage of the total cost of a covered health care service that you pay.īilled charges (which may exceed the Medicare or TRICARE-allowable amount) Call Social Security at 1-80 (TTY: 1-80).Your Part B premium is based on your income.įor more information about Part B premiums: You don't pay any enrollment fees, but you must pay Medicare Part B monthly premiums. If you live overseas, you must have Part B to remain eligible for TRICARE even though Medicare doesn't provide coverage overseas. When using TRICARE For Life in all other overseas locations, whether you live overseas or are traveling overseas, TRICARE is the primary payer and you're responsible for paying TRICARE's annual deductible and cost shares. Medicare doesn't provide coverage in any other overseas locations. >Find a Military Hospital or Clinic Does TRICARE For Life Work Overseas? You can get care at military hospitals and clinics, but only if space is available. You’ll have out-of-pocket costs for care that isn’t covered by Medicare and/or TRICARE.Generally, you'll have no out-of-pocket costs for services that both Medicare and TRICARE cover.TRICARE For Life then pays the provider directly for TRICARE-covered services.If you want to know what Medicare pays for services covered by Medicare and TRICARE, check out the TRICARE For Life Cost Matrix. Medicare pays its portion and sends the claim to the TRICARE For Life claims processor.In most cases, your provider files your claims with Medicare.All you need is your Medicare card and military ID as proof of coverage. There isn’t an enrollment card for TRICARE For Life. Learn More about TRICARE and Medicare Eligibility Requirements. Your TFL coverage starts the first day that Medicare Part A and B are in effect.Coverage is automatic if you have Medicare Part A and B.Coverage doesn’t extend to family members.
Coverage is only for those with Medicare and who are TRICARE-eligible. TRICARE For Life is Medicare-wraparound coverage if you are TRICARE-eligible and have Medicare Part A and B, regardless of age or place of residence.
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