kiniyow Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 After spending 30 years active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces I decided to retire to LOS..Over 65 and do not participate in Medicare part 2 but several others told me Tricare will take care of you? I have been told otherwise so get very conflicting answers....Live in Jomtien and as Far as I know no hospitals here accept Tri Care.... The Local VFW has been of little help as well as to just what if any health Care can I get? I know I have to pay upfront 100% but getting reimbersed is another story?Private insurance is far to expensive.. Any Help out there? I know I'm not alone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPUBON Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I use Tricare. I pay up front then send the paperwork to Tricare for reinbersment. I believe Bomrangrad in Bangkok will file for you if you are admitted overnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langsuan Man Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) I have been told by my friends that are covered by Tri Care here that they must enroll in part B in order to be covered by Tri Care here in Thailand and that it does require you to pay up front and then seek reimbursement for 80% of the bill I am surprised that the "Service Officer" at the VFW post in Pattaya was not able to give you more information, since they are usually spot on You could always call the Tri Care coordinator at JUSMAG in Bangkok for a list of hospitals that are Tri Care approved here in Thailand Location: JUSMAG TRICARE Services, Room J-202 7 South Satorn Rd., Yannawa Bangkok 10120 Thailand. CM, TRICARE ServicesRepresentative:Nurse Thipthida Suwannadhat Tel: 02-287-1036/45 Ext. 512 Email: [email protected] Mobile: o81-751-0963 (After-Hours Emergency) Office Fax: 02-287-1575 Web: http://www.jusmagthai.com/medical.html HBA. POC TRICARE Services Representative: Nurse Pranee Swaddikit Tel: 02-287-1036/45 Ext.511 Email: [email protected] Mobile: 081-633-3793 (After-Hours Emergency) Customer Service Hours: 0730-1200 & 1300-1600 Money-Friday* (Lunch:1200-1300 *lengthy or complicated issued, please call or email to make an appointment. source: http://www.vfwpost9876.com/faqvfw_files/tricare-adv.htm I would also advise going to VFW Post 9876 website for more information http://www.vfwpost9876.com/ P.S: Thank you for your service Edited November 26, 2014 by Langsuan Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fishin2 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Go to the Chicken Coop in Pattaya, Mike will take care of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmarlin Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 You will need Medicare part B to qualify for TRICARE since you are 65. No way around it. The only TRICARE we have for us in Thailand is TRICARE standard overseas. You pay up front for care submit your claim and get 75% reimbursement in most cases. http://www.tricare-overseas.com/default.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now