| | A PUBLICATION FOR TRICARE® BENEFICIARIES | Issue 3 | 2024 | | |  Flu season is right around the corner—which means it's time to start thinking about getting vaccines for common respiratory diseases. If you live or travel overseas, it's important to know where you can get these vaccines. | | | When was the last time you looked to see if your information in DEERS is up to date? If it's been a while, it's extremely important to take time and log in to DEERS to review or update your information. | | Are you wondering if your child has TRICARE coverage? Most children of service members and retirees can get TRICARE until they turn age 21 (or 23 if they're in college). TRICARE coverage for children is broad, but there are specific rules about who qualifies. | |  Do you live overseas and need health care? You might be able to get telemedicine care from home. Before you get telemedicine outside the United States, know what TRICARE covers and doesn't cover. |  Planning a trip overseas? Whether you're traveling for work or leisure, it's a good idea to know how your TRICARE plan works outside the United States. Here are key things to know before getting health care in another country. | |  On Jan. 1, 2025, there will be changes to the TRICARE regions in the United States as part of TRICARE's new regional contracts. While there will still be two TRICARE regions, six states currently in the East Region (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) will move to the West Region. | | |  Yes. To learn how TRICARE covers urgent care under each plan, visit Urgent Care. If you have TRICARE For Life coverage, you must follow Medicare's rules. This doesn't apply if you live overseas (not including U.S. Territories). | No. Medicare Advantage Plans, sometimes called "Part C" or "MA Plans," are an "all in one" alternative to Original Medicare. Private companies approved by Medicare offer these plans. These "bundled" plans include: - Medicare Part A (hospital insurance);
- Medicare Part B (medical insurance); and
- Additional benefits (for example: dental, prescriptions, fitness)
If you enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan, you still have Medicare. Medicare is still your primary coverage, and TRICARE For Life is the second payer for TRICARE-covered services. Note: Medicare Advantage claims don't cross over to Medicare. This means you will have to file claims for reimbursement of TRICARE-covered services. Visit Filing Claims for instructions and claim form. Contact Information TRICARE For Life Contractor (Wisconsin Physicians Service) 866-773-0404 / TDD 866-773-0405 www.tricare4u.com | | Webinar: TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas Do you have TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas? Join International SOS for a webinar on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 11 a.m. ET to learn about your healthcare benefits. Experts will cover enrollment, eligibility, coverage, claims, and more. Register now to attend! | | | |
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