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ADDITIONAL TRICARE PLANS AND SERVICES

Prime Remote
- Available to those living 50 miles from a MTF.
- Family members can participate in a program very similar to Prime.
- Can see a local healthcare provider who is part of the TRICARE authorized network.
- For more information on this plan, call 1-888-363-2273 or visit:
  
  www.tricare.mil/mybenefit/home/overview/Plans/PrimeRemote?
Prime Overseas
- Works the same as Prime in areas where there are military facilities and a network of approved civilian providers
- If this is not the case, your primary care manager may refer you to a Regional Medical Service Center, which should be an authorized provider.
- Not available for active duty or activated Guard and Reserve.
- For more information on this plan, call 1-888-777-8343 or visit:
  
  www.tricare.mil/mybenefit/home/overview/Plans/PrimeOverseas?

Added Coverage

TRICARE offers a complete menu of health-related services for service members and their families, including:

Prescription Coverage
- Military pharmacies are available at MTFs, and medications are available at no cost to those covered under various plans.
- If you need to find a pharmacy immediately and want to use a network (no cost) pharmacy, locate such facilities through this website:
  
  http://member.express-scripts.com/web/pharmacyLocator/openPharmacyLocator.do?portal=dodCust=2009
- Non-network pharmacies are the most expensive
- Mail-order pharmacies are through your MTF. For more information, visit:
  
  http://www.express-scripts.com/TRICARE
Vision Benefits
- Available for eligible users age 3 and older (if under age 3, special rules apply)
- If you see a network provider, you don’t need a referral
- Some surgeries and treatments for eye disease are covered
- Eyeglasses at your MTF are free
- This is only for TRICARE Prime coverage
- For more information on this benefit, call 1-877-363-6337 or visit:
  
  www.tricare.mil
Dental Coverage
- Active duty and activated Guard and Reserve are not eligible for Tricare Dental Plan since their receive direct dental care at the Dental Clinic on base
- Spouses and family are eligible for specified premiums for one or more members
- Cost of dental coverage may be deducted from the pay of the member - must pay premiums for 12 months and then month to month thereafter.
- For more information on this benefit, call 1-800-866-4839 (US) or 888-418-0466 (overseas) or visit:
  
  www.TRICAREdentalprogram.com

SOURCE: Adapted from Trudy S. Woodring and Ronald L. Krannich, Ph.D., The Military Spouse's Map Through the Maze Pocket Guide (Manassas Park: Impact Publications), pages 27-28. Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. Copying strictly forbidden.