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TRICARE Around the World is exhaustively researched and updated with all the program changes for 2022. This includes current pricing, benefits, even the new fee for retirees enrolled in TRICARE Select and what to do if you missed the sign-up deadline. Extensive cross references to official government sources so the reader can drill down in even greater detail.

We have brand-new chapters on:

Who is Covered? - Detailed enrollment criteria for all beneficiaries even including surviving spouses, stepchildren, dependent parents, ex-spouses, adult children, and more.
Choose a Plan - How to use the online Plan Finder Tool; when and how to sign up. Full descriptions of 11 primary plans, plus 16 little-known specialized plans to meet your family's needs.
Coverage and benefits - Exactly what is and is not covered, and for whom. Includes special needs programs; using TRICARE on cruise ships; air ambulance/medical evacuation; dental and vision programs, and more.
Finding a provider - How to find a doctor in any country of the world, regardless of your TRICARE plan. Network vs non-network providers. How to reduce your out-of-pocket expenses by choosing the right provider.
Full cost descriptions - Regardless of which plan you are in, your relationship to the sponsor, where you live...learn what you can expect to pay for you and your family.
Prescription refills - Five strategies to take care of your prescription needs anywhere you may travel.
TRICARE in the Philippines - Find Certified & Preferred Providers in all 81 provinces of the Philippines. How to submit claims and get paid back even for those troublesome "professional fees" that many doctors add on.
How to submit your claim - Including the world's only 12-Step TRICARE Claim Checklist to virtually guarantee your claim will be approved the first time, every time.
Navigating the Regional Contractor web portals - Create and link online accounts for all family members; set up direct deposit online; secure messaging; and most importantly -- how to file your claim online in just minutes.
Where to go for help - There are vast resources available to you, from the FREE MHS Nurse Advice Line, to Retired Affairs Offices and VFW Service Officers near you. Learn how to access VA's Foreign Medical Program for FREE VA care overseas, and more.

Expert tips are found throughout the book for money-saving advice that you won't find anywhere else.

You do not have to do this alone -- help is out there, and TRICARE Around the World is your gateway. The life-long medical benefits you earned through service to your country are too valuable to ignore. We walk you through step-by-step to expertly navigate your way to these benefits.

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