I have TRICARE For Life. Do I have to file claims?
It depends on where you get care and if you have . See the table below to see if you need to file a claim.
| If You Have | Scenario | You Need To |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare and TRICARE | You get care in the United States, U.S. Territories, or on board a ship in U.S. territorial waters touching the land areas of the U.S. | Do nothing. Your provider files your claim with Medicare first. Medicare processes the claim and automatically forwards the claim to the TRICARE For Life contractor for processing. |
| Medicare and TRICARE | You get care overseas or on board a ship more than 6 hours away from a U.S. port. | File a claim with the TRICARE Overseas Program Contractor. You can file your claims online through the Secure Claims Portal Login. |
| Medicare, TRICARE, and other health insurance |
You get care in the United States, U.S. Territories, or on board a ship in U.S. territorial waters touching the land areas of the U.S. | File a paper claim with the TRICARE For Life Contractor after Medicare and your other health insurance provider processes your claim. |
| You get care overseas or on board a ship more than 6 hours away from a U.S. port. |
File a claim with the TRICARE Overseas Program Contractor after your other health insurance provider processes your claim. You may register and file your claim online through the Secure Claims Portal Login. |
Last Updated 10/30/2024