Action Plan: Got care with TRICARE
Your situation: You got care with TRICARE
This action plan applies to you if:
- You’re having issues with a medical bill you got
- You used TRICARE
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Action Plan
Follow these steps to clear up confusion about medical bills and reduce costs.
Compare your explanation of benefits to your bill.
An explanation of benefits shows how much TRICARE paid on your claim.
It lists how much you’re responsible to pay. This amount should be the same as what’s on your bill.
Learn how to read your explanation of benefits
Call TRICARE if you have issues with your bill, or if you never got an explanation of benefits.
Find the right phone number for your situation on TRICARE’s website.
Get TRICARE contact information on TRICARE.mil
File an appeal with TRICARE if they deny payment for pre-authorized services.
You can appeal decisions about:
- Medical services
- Pharmacy benefits
- Medicare-related denials
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08/25/2026 04:02 PM