TRICARE is committed to ensuring you continue to get the care you need while you return to Japan or if you decide to stay in your new location.
The referral and authorization waiver ends on June 30, 2011. Beginning July 1, you must a referral and authorization from International SOS for
care received in the U.S. or other overseas area.
TRICARE Retired Reserve
Beneficiaries Returning to Japan
Now that voluntary departures from Japan have ended, you may decide to return to Japan. When you return, no action is needed. Simply begin getting care as you did before you left.
If you received care in your “safe haven” location:
Beneficiaries Not Returning to Japan
If you decide to stay permanently in your new location, the first thing you need to do is update your address in DEERS and on your next billing statement from International SOS. When your address change is outside of your current regional boundaries, the overseas contractor will coordinate with the new regional contractor to transfer administrative services such as premium collections and claims processing.
If relocating to another overseas area, contact International SOS or search the online provider directory to find another overseas provider.
TRICARE Reserve Select
Beneficiaries Returning to Japan
Now that voluntary departures from Japan have ended, you may decide to return to Japan. When you return, no action is needed. Simply begin getting care as you did before you left.
If you received care in your “safe haven” location:
Beneficiaries Not Returning to Japan
If you decide to stay permanently in your new location, the first thing you need to do is update your address in DEERS and on your next billing statement from International SOS. When your address change is outside of your current regional boundaries, the overseas contractor will coordinate with the new regional contractor to transfer administrative services such as premium collections and claims processing.
If relocating to another overseas area, contact International SOS or search the online provider directory to find another overseas provider.
TRICARE Standard Overseas
Beneficiaries Returning to Japan
Now that voluntary departures from Japan have ended, you may decide to return to Japan. When you return, no
action is needed. Simply begin getting care as you did before you left.
If you received care in your “safe haven” location:
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Contact the overseas claims processor to make sure you get your explanation of benefits delivered to your current
address.
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File your health care claims within one year. Send your claims to:
TRICARE Overseas Region 15
P.O. Box 7985
Madison, WI 53707-7985
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Download the TRICARE Claim Form (DD Form 2642)
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Click here for more information about filing claims.
Beneficiaries Not Returning to Japan
If you decide to stay permanently in your new location, all you need to do is update your address in
DEERS and find
a new provider.
If relocating to the United States:
If relocating to another overseas area, contact International SOS or
search the online provider directory to find
another overseas provider.
A Note for Retired Service Members and Their Families
If you move to the United States, you gain additional health care options.
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You may enroll in TRICARE Prime if you move to a Prime Service Area.
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The US Family Health Plan is available in six areas in the United States.
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TRICARE For Life
Beneficiaries Returning to Japan
Now that voluntary departures from Japan have ended, you may decide to return to Japan. When you return, no action is needed. Simply begin getting care as you did before you left.
If you received care in your “safe haven” location, contact the overseas claims processor to make sure you get your explanation of benefits delivered to your current address.
You should not have to file any health care claims for care received in the U.S. or a U.S. Territory. But if you do have claims, be sure to file them within one year. Download the TRICARE Claim Form (DD Form 2642).
Send your claims to:
TRICARE Overseas Region 15
P.O. Box 7985
Madison, WI 53707-7985
Click here for more information about filing claims.
Beneficiaries Not Returning to Japan
If you decide to stay permanently in your new location, all you need to do is update your address in DEERS and find a new provider.
For more information or assistance with TRICARE For Life in the United States or a U.S. Territory, please contact Wisconsin Physicians Service at 1-866-773-0404.
If relocating to another overseas area, contact
International SOS or search the
online provider directory to find another overseas provider.