I am really confused about this insurance. I am just recently married so I have a lot to learn about the military. Well my husband is deploying and I am moving back home while he is gone. Before I leave TX to go home will I have to go to the Tricare office and switch my Primary Care Manager? Also to go to an obgyn do I have to get a referral from my PCM or just go where they accept tricare?
Thanks for you help.... all of this stuff is really confusing to me.
2006-10-10 12:14:32 · 7 answers · asked by EMW 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I am enrolled in Tricare in my area I just never called the PCM becasue I have not been sick and have not needed to go.
2006-10-10 12:28:08 · update #1
yes, you will need to switch PCMS. That can be done on the phone, in person or online at the location that you will be moving to.
unless you choose an OB/GYN as your zPCM, you will have to get a referrel, but these are generaly very easy to get(like over the phone) because they do recognize them as being necessary to girly part maintence.
BE careful, though, in choosing a civilian practioner.. you want one that is a PARTICIPATING PROVIDER not just one who accepts TRICARE. A PP may not charge over what Tricare pays out. any one who just accepts Tricare can charge you the difference.
2006-10-10 14:35:58 · answer #1 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can switch your PCM and your insurance plan by mail also. The thing with tricare is if you are not near a military base you'll need to switch your insurance plan. For instance ours is Prime Remote because we live more then 50 miles + away from the nearest base. That will also affect who you can choose as your PCM. You'll need a list of doctors that Tricare accepts and then also call that office to insure they will accept tricare. I hoped that helped.
Good luck learning the military way of life, I've been married 3 years to a military guy and am still pretty clueless. It is a world of its own.
2006-10-10 12:44:26 · answer #2 · answered by gizbit76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Tricare office, tell them were you are going and they will go by the region you will be moving to, they have certain dr's that take tricare so you might have to use the dr they assign, it shouldn't be to much trouble, but you can go to an er anywhere in the world and use tricare, If your in TX at ft hood and going to the tricare building behind Darnell go early in the morning and beat the rush! God be with you and your soldier while he is "Over There" mine is too, so I know the feeling! Good Luck!
2006-10-10 12:46:33 · answer #3 · answered by Sissy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U will have to switch ur regions...well it depends on were u go...most likely u will have to switch regions. I would just call the Tricare1-800 number, tell them where your at and where your going...they will tell u if u have to switch regions or just get a new PCM..Hope that Helps...Welcome to the life of a Military Wife...you will learn that most everything to do with anything military is confusing LOL,they have to make things as complicated as possible.
2006-10-10 12:51:29 · answer #4 · answered by Julie W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you leave Texas make sure you get enrolled in TriCare in your area. It's very simple. You don't need a referal but if you are going to be near a military instillation I recomend you go there first. Military doctors are actulally very good.
2006-10-10 12:18:31 · answer #5 · answered by jeff k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a Tricare Rep in the local military hospital or clinic. I would STRONGLY advise you to go and sit down with him/her and ask your questions.
Make sure that you are enrolled in DEERS and that they (Tricare) knows that you are moving.
2006-10-10 20:11:55 · answer #6 · answered by My world 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask at the tricare office. you may need a referral for outside care. it is a pain in the butt . good luck call tricare and ask them
2006-10-10 12:18:38 · answer #7 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋