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TRICARE Standard is a fee-for-service option.  When you use TRICARE Standard, you have more choice in providers as you can seek care from any TRICARE-authorized provider, but you will have higher out-of-pocket costs.

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Key Features

Understand the differences between TRICARE Standard and Extra.
            
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Finding a Provider

Several options available to quickly locate a provider/facility.
        
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Getting Care

You may receive care from any TRICARE-authorized provider without a referral.
        
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Costs

Which TRICARE plan you use determines your out-of-pocket expense.
         
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Covered Services,
Limitations & Exclusions

Special rules, limits or exclusions on certain types of care.
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Pharmacy Services

Comprehensive prescription drug coverage and options for filling your prescriptions.
          
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Referrals and Authorizations

Referrals are not required, but some services will require prior authorization.
           
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Claims

A single resource for answers to your claims questions. 

Related Coverage

Active Duty and TPR Dental Plan 
Retiree Dental 
Pharmacy 
Behavioral Health
            

Reference Materials

Beneficiary Forms
Standard Handbook
Summary of Beneficiary Costs          
       
            

FAQs
    

Related Links

Tools and Resources
 
Last Reviewed: August 3, 2009