How TFL works outside the U.S.
March 18th, 2010 | TriCare Help | Posted by Military Times
Q. If I decide to live outside of the United States (i.e. Philippines) upon retirement at age 65, I understand that I will still need to pay the Medicare Part B to be covered under Tricare For Life. Then, when I visit the medical facility over there, my claims would be processed just like I had Tricare Standard (since Medicare does not cover claims outside the U.S.) with the deductible having to be met and the co-pay also. Is that correct?
You are correct, unfortunately. The only time you will have full TFL coverage (Medicare plus Tricare) is when you visit the U.S. or a U.S. possession.
People have tried for many years without success to get Congress to change the law. I hear that the proposal never even makes it out of committee.
Tags: Medicare, outside the U.S., Part B, Tricare For Life, Tricare Standard
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