Traveling with TRICARE Published May 12, 2010 OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- As summer approaches and travel plans are being made, don't forget your TRICARE benefits follow you wherever you go. During your travels, you are encouraged to use military treatment facilities if care is required. In the event of an emergency - a threat to life, limb, or eyesight - go directly to the nearest emergency room, military or civilian. In urgent cases, use of an MTF or the nearest TRICARE network provider means less out-of-pocket expenses and less paperwork for beneficiaries to file later. Routine care should be sought from your primary care manager before leaving Korea or after you return from your trip. This includes treatment of chronic health conditions, routine physicals, and requests for prescription refills. For active-duty members and TRICARE Prime-enrolled family members, International SOS will make arrangements and pay for emergency care in any overseas location. All the contact information for this valuable benefit can be found on your travel card. TRICARE Standard-enrolled family members traveling overseas should be prepared to make payment arrangements with host nation providers and file a claim for reimbursement upon returning home. For more information and a copy of the TRICARE Pacific travel card, please stop by the TRICARE service center at the base clinic. For more information, call 784-2273.