

You need to register in DEERS to get TRICARE. Once your spouse shows as eligible for benefits in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) A database of information on uniformed services members (sponsors), U.S.-sponsored foreign military, DoD and uniformed services civilians, other personnel as directed by the DoD, and their family members. You can get care for medical emergencies at a military hospital or clinic if it is the nearest emergency facility to you when you become ill or injured. Have the bill sent to the address on the back.Show your US Family Health Plan membership ID.TRICARE will cover your costs for everything above your copayment A fixed dollar amount you may pay for a covered health care service or drug. This is either the 800 number or your primary care provider’s phone number. Call the US Family Health Plan within 24 hours, so your provider can confer with the attending doctor.Go to the nearest appropriate medical facility.You won't need to file claims when using the US Family Health Plan. If you need assistance at any time or if your claim is denied, contact your regional contractor.There are special rules for filing claims if you're involved in an accident with possible third-party liability.

This amount won't include any copayments, cost-shares, or deductibles.TRICARE will reimburse you for TRICARE-covered services at the TRICARE allowable amount.Check with your claims processor for more information. TRICARE claims processors process most claims within 30 days. The sooner TRICARE gets your claim and other paperwork, the sooner you or your provider will be paid. There are many different types of claims you can file:

