Submit Proof of Payment When Filing Overseas Claims TRICARE requires proof of payment for all overseas health care and pharmacy claims, including claims for care received when traveling overseas. A canceled check or credit card receipt showing payment for medical supplies or services often satisfies the requirement. If you paid for care or supplies in cash, TRICARE may ask for proof of withdrawal from your bank or credit union and a receipt from your provider. Claims for care received overseas must be filed within three years of the date of service or the date of an inpatient discharge. For care received in the United States or U.S. territories (American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands), claims must be filed within one year of the date of service or the date of an inpatient discharge. Proof of payment is necessary for TRICARE to validate claims and safeguard benefit dollars. You can help ensure that your overseas claims are processed accurately and in a timely manner by indicating at the top of your TRICARE/DoD CHAMPUS Medical Claim—Patient’s Request for Medical Payment form (DD Form 2642) if you paid the provider directly. When submitting your DD Form 2642, you should also include an itemized bill or invoice, diagnosis describing why you received medical care and/or an explanation of benefits from your other health insurance, if applicable.
Posted on: Fri, 16 May 2014 17:28:15 +0000
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