What happens when I change providers?
July 30th, 2010 | TriCare Help | Posted by Military Times
Q. When I change providers, do I need to contact Tricare?
If you are enrolled in Tricare Standard, you may use any Tricare-authorized provider without notifying Tricare. If you use an unauthorized provider, however, Tricare must deny your claim and pay nothing. That is a requirement of federal law.
If you are enrolled in Tricare Prime, you may use Tricare Prime providers only. In that case, I recommend that you contact your Tricare Prime contractor for guidance prior to making any changes in providers.
If you are enrolled in Tricare for Life, you must seek all your civilian care from Medicare providers only. It is not necessary to notify Tricare if you change providers.
Tags: doctors, Medicare, Tricare For Life, Tricare Prime, Tricare Standard
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