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Hi everyone,

I'm moving from Canada in October on a K1 visa and was wondering how enrolling in Tricare works. I've called the DEERS office and spoke to someone at Tricare on the phone. I am currently under the impression that you can be covered right away when you marry (without a SSN) and get Tricare coverage right away with no pre-existing conditions. However, I have heard from one VJ member that the coverage is limited to basic services until you get the SSN (ie you can not see a specialist or get treatment).

I am currently experiencing a health scare (possibly cancer). It is probably nothing but I want to confirm that I will be covered if it is something serious. Anyone have experience with Tricare?

Thank you!

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Hi everyone,

I'm moving from Canada in October on a K1 visa and was wondering how enrolling in Tricare works. I've called the DEERS office and spoke to someone at Tricare on the phone. I am currently under the impression that you can be covered right away when you marry (without a SSN) and get Tricare coverage right away with no pre-existing conditions. However, I have heard from one VJ member that the coverage is limited to basic services until you get the SSN (ie you can not see a specialist or get treatment).

I am currently experiencing a health scare (possibly cancer). It is probably nothing but I want to confirm that I will be covered if it is something serious. Anyone have experience with Tricare?

Thank you!

I am also interested for an answer to this question. I am bringing my fiance and anticipate she will be here 1st week of September. We will get married right away and plan to get her an SSN 2 weeks after she enters the US. I am a retired USAF. If this doesn't get answered before my fiance gets here, I will let you know what transpires when she gets here in September. Also, i have POCs for the Tricare here at David Grant Medical Center at Travis AFB. I will definitely contact them and ask what I need to do on my part to

get her under Tricare coverage.

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Philippians 4:13...I can do all things through Christ who strengthens meGC Received: 02/04/2012

Useful Links for K-1 Visa Petition for USEM Philippines:

Packet 3 for K-1: http://photos.state....3__rtf2_001.pdf

St Luke's Website: http://www.slec.ph/u...ml#clinic-hours

Link to Schedule Interview: http://cgifederal.force.com/

CFO Website for Seminar: http://www.cfo.gov.p...onals&catid=140

Povery Guideline: http://www.uscis.gov...form/i-864p.pdf

Website to Download DS 156, 156K, & 157: http://travel.state....forms_1342.html

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