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REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES

Only reasonable, actual-cost travel expenses (e.g., lodging,

fuel [rather than mileage], meals, parking, tolls) associated

with receiving specialty care can be reimbursed. You are

expected to use the least costly mode of transportation.

Government rates will be used to estimate the reasonable

costs for allowable expenses. To review the rates, visit

www.defensetravel.dod.mil/perdiem/pdrates.html.

Please contact your TRICARE Regional Office for

more information about reimbursable expenses and

authorization requirements.

REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT

You and your NMA must pay for travel expenses up

front and then submit a claim for reimbursement. A separate

claim must be submitted per trip, per qualified awardee or

NMA. Only one individual can be reimbursed for each

expense. All reimbursements are made through EFT.

Claims should be submitted to the appropriate TRICARE

Regional Office via fax or mail. Each claim submission

must include:

• Completed and signed claims forms are available

online on the Forms Management Program Web site

at www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/

formsprogram.htm

» Travel Voucher or Subvoucher (DD Form 1351-2)

is appropriate for all travel reimbursements and

is mandatory for lodging.

» Statement of Actual Expenses (DD Form 1351-3)

is required in support of DD Form 1351-2 forms

submitted by qualifying civilians (not employed

by the U.S. government).

» Travel Voucher or Subvoucher (Continuation Sheet)

(DD Form 1351-2c) may be used for continuation

of DD Form 1351-2 expenses.

» Claim for Reimbursement for Expenditures on Official

Business (SF Form 1164) may be used in place of

DD Form 1351-2 if you are not filing for reimbursement of lodging expenses.

• Copy of the CRSC determination letter (if not provided

prior to travel)

• Completed EFT authorization form (if not provided prior

to travel)

• Documentation from the specialty care provider verifying

he or she treated you for the specified combat-related

disability and the date(s) of service; to view sample

documentation, visit www.tricare.mil/CRSC

• Statement from the referring provider indicating the need

for an NMA (if applicable and not provided prior to travel)

• Legible receipts (or comparable written documents)

indicating the payment(s) made for reimbursable goods

and services; receipts must include:

» Name of the company or vendor

» Date of transaction

» Items or services purchased

» Unit price

» Total amount paid

Submitting a request for reimbursement does not guarantee

payment. For more information about eligibility, claims, and

reimbursements, contact your TRICARE Regional Office

or visit its Web site.