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.


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

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