When a TRICARE beneficiary needs treatment that is NOT available ...

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When a TRICARE beneficiary needs treatment that is NOT available from a military treatment facility (MTF), the:
 
  beneficiary will have to pay for the services.
 
  services will not be covered.
 
  beneficiary must obtain a nonavailability statement (NAS) to receive services from a civilian provider.
 
  beneficiary can automatically receive services from a civilian provider.

Question 2

A patient's out-of-pocket expenses include deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: beneficiary must obtain a nonavailability statement (NAS) to receive services from a civilian provider.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE