Using TRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Retired Reserve

You have the same flexibility to get care when traveling as you do at home.

If Traveling in the U.S.

You can visit any TRICARE-authorized providerAn authorized provider is any individual, institution/organization, or supplier that is licensed by a state, accredited by national organization, or meets other standards of the medical community, and is certified to provide benefits under TRICARE. There are two types of TRICARE-authorized providers: Network and Non-Network. DS.

• Find a doctor.
• Call the doctor to schedule your appointment.
• You’ll save money if you go to a network provider.
• Keep a copy of your receipts. You may have to pay up front for the care and file a claim for reimbursement. 

Do you live overseas? If you get care in the U.S., you’ll file your claims with the overseas claims processor. Use the claims address for the overseas area where you live.

If Traveling Overseas

• You can visit any TRICARE-authorized provider. To find a provider, search the TRICARE Overseas provider directory or call International SOS.
• You may need to pay up front and file a claim with the overseas claims processor for reimbursement.
• Keep a copy of all your receipts. Overseas claims require proof of payment.

Filling Prescriptions When Traveling

We recommend that you fill your prescriptions before you travel. But if you need to fill a prescription while traveling, you can:

• Fill the prescription at the military pharmacy if one is nearby. Call the pharmacy first to see if they have your prescription.
• Find the closest network pharmacy.
  • Available in the U.S. and most U.S. territories
  • If a network pharmacy isn’t available, you can visit a non-network pharmacy.

Note: TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery isn’t recommended for prescriptions you need right away. If you’re taking a long vacation, you can arrange for any regular prescriptions to be filled via home delivery.

Learn more about your options for filling prescriptions.