Q&A: Does TRICARE cover treatment when traveling abroad?

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – Exploring different countries and cultures is exciting. As you plan your trip, you may have questions about TRICARE’s coverage when you travel abroad. It’s important to prepare for your trip with your health care in mind. “When traveling overseas, the rules for getting assistance depend on your sponsor status, your health plan, and your location,” said Michael Griffin, program analyst in the TRICARE Overseas program office at Defense Health agency. “Being prepared to seek healthcare while traveling is as important as packing the right clothes for…

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Does Medicare Cover Ozempic?

(NerdWallet) – Ozempic, a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, has gone viral as a weight-loss drug. The hashtag #ozempic has over a billion views on TikTok, and more people search the web for Ozempic than insulin, Viagra or Tylenol, according to Google Trends data for May 2023. HPD: Driver who caused fatal 7-vehicle wreck fled on foot Medicare beneficiaries interested in the drug may be surprised to see that it is often covered under Medicare Part D. It is one of the prescription drugs for which Medicare, the…

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