Health Matters (Overseas) Newsletter

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This quarterly newsletter provides information about your TRICARE benefit. This edition contains information specific to beneficiaries living overseas.

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Issue 2 | 2026

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  • Graduating in 2026? Learn how to stay covered with TRICARE Young Adult
    Becoming an adult comes with a lot of new responsibilities—including starting to manage your healthcare. If you’re a young adult who’s about to age out of regular TRICARE coverage from your parent or step-parent, you still have options.
  • Understanding the TRICARE claims process
    When you receive a service, medication, or treatment as part of your TRICARE benefit, filing a claim is the way your provider gets reimbursed for their services. If you pay for services up front, filing a claim is how you get reimbursed. Read more to learn about when you need to file your own claim, how to view claim information, and how you can appealThe action you take if you don’t agree with a decision made about your benefit. a denied claim.
  • How to manage a third-party liability claim with TRICARE
    Recently injured? Whether it was a car accident or a slip on a wet floor, if someone else is at fault, federal law allows TRICARE to seek payment of your medical costs from that third party.
  • How divorce affects your family’s TRICARE benefits
    During a divorce or an annulment, you may be concerned about what will happen to your family’s TRICARE coverage. In general, here’s what will happen to your TRICARE eligibility when your divorce or annulment is final.
  • How does a service, treatment, drug, or device become a TRICARE benefit?
    Have you ever wondered how a service, drug, or treatment becomes a TRICARE benefit? As drugs and technology continue to develop, TRICARE coverage evolves along with them.

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How do I enroll in TRICARE Prime Remote or TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas?

First, use the Plan Finder to confirm you're eligible to enroll. If you’re eligible, you have 3 options to enroll:

  1. Online
  2. Phone
  3. Mail

To learn more, visit the TRICARE Prime Remote Enrollment page or the TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas page.

Note: If you’re a retiree or a family member of a retiree, you aren’t eligible to enroll.

How do I file an appeal for a denied medical claim?

Follow the instructions on your explanation of benefits or your determination letter for your claim. Then send your appeal to your TRICARE contractor. Visit Appeals Address for a list of addresses. Your appeal must have a postmark within 90-calendar days from the date on your EOB or determination letter. To learn more, visit File a Complaint.

For issues you can't appeal (for example, concerns with the quality of health care you received, complaints about a provider or facility) visit the GrievanceYou can file a grievance when:
- You have a complaint about the quality of care you received,
- A provider or facility behaved inappropriately, or
- You have any other non-appealable issue.
The grievance may be against any member of your health care team. This includes your TRICARE doctor, your contractor, or a subcontractor. page.

 

What features are available on the MyCare Overseas Beneficiary app?

The MyCare OverseasTM Beneficiary App lets you manage referrals, authorizations, and appointments. It also has features that include:

  • Healthcare provider search
  • Translation help and language support

For more information on the app, including instructions on how to download it on your mobile device, visit MyCare Overseas Beneficiary Mobile App & Portal or watch this short overview video.

Reminder: Track your appointments on the app and submit feedback!

Once you’ve scheduled an authorized medical appointment with your provider, be sure to record it in the app for easy tracking and Clinical Quality feedback purposes. The app will then remind you after your appointment to submit a care experience feedback survey. Recording your scheduled appointment in the app will also help facilitate the collection of your medical records, ensuring your seamless continuity of care.

Last Updated 5/14/2026