<h2>NEAR PATIENT PROGRAM (NPP)</h2> <p style="text-align: justify;">The&nbsp;Near Patient Program (NPP)&nbsp;is available to TRICARE Prime Overseas and TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas enrolled beneficiaries seeking care in one of the following ten (10) overseas locations:</p> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify;">Germany</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Italy</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg)</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Spain</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Greece</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Poland</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Romania</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Bahrain</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">South Korea</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Japan</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;">To contact your local Near Patient Team, be sure to download and register for the <a href="https://tricare-overseas.com/beneficiaries/resources/beneficiary-app" target="_blank">MyCare Overseas™ beneficiary app and portal</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Note:</strong> You or one of your household members must already have a case open with the TOP to access the “My Local Care Team” chat feature.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">To assist eligible beneficiaries in navigating the overseas health care system, International SOS’ Near Patient Teams:</p> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify;">Explain the in-country health care system based on local expertise</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Break down local medical practices and help bridge cultural gaps and nuances&nbsp;</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Answer medical questions and help to improve patients’ understanding of care</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Provide comprehensive assistance from beginning to end of the patient journey&nbsp;</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Oversee inpatient admissions and collaborate with others, as appropriate</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Work with local providers to ensure medical records collection and resolution of non-clinical issues</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.tricare-overseas.com/beneficiaries/tco-media/documents/NPP-Fact-Sheet-ENG-August-2023" target="_blank"><strong>Download</strong></a>&nbsp;the&nbsp;Near Patient Program&nbsp;Fact Sheet to learn more.</p>