Does TRICARE cover my care when I travel?

 

Yes. How you get care depends on your plan and where you’re traveling (U.S., U.S. Territories, or overseas). To learn more, choose your plan from the list below:

• TRICARE Prime

• TRICARE Prime Remote

• TRICARE Prime Overseas

• TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas

• TRICARE Select

• TRICARE Select Overseas

• TRICARE Reserve Select

• TRICARE Retired Reserve

• TRICARE Young Adult-Prime (In the US)

• TRICARE Young Adult-Prime (Overseas)

• TRICARE Young Adult-Select

• TRICARE For Life

If it’s an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency facility.

If it’s after hours or you’re not sure if you need to see a doctor, check with the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line. It’s available 24/7 by phone, web chat, and video chat.

Note: TRICARE doesn't cover vaccines you need for travel or COVID-19 testing for travel.