I have TRICARE, Medicare and other health insurance; who pays first?
| If you have | Processes your claim 1st | Processes your claim 2nd | Processes your claim last | You need to |
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Medicare | Other health insurance | TRICARE | File a paper claim with the TRICARE For Life contractor |
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Other health insurance through current employer | Medicare | TRICARE | N/A |
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Medicare | Other health insurance through current employer | TRICARE | File a paper claim with the TRICARE For Life contractor |
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Medicare | TRICARE | Medicaid | N/A |
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Medicare | TRICARE | Indian Health Service | N/A |
Note: Medicare doesn't pay overseas. |
Overseas Other Health Insurance | TRICARE | N/A | File a claim with the TRICARE Overseas Program contractor. |
To learn more, visit the How Medicare works with Other Insurance page.
If you cancel your other health insurance or change plans, call the TRICARE for Life or TRICARE Overseas Program contractor to update your information.
Contact Information
TRICARE For Life Overseas Contractor (International SOS)
Country-Specific Toll-Free Numbers
https://www.tricare-overseas.com
TRICARE For Life Contractor (WPS)
1-866-773-0404 / TDD 1-866-773-0405
https://www.tricare4u.com
Last Updated 10/30/2024