1. OIC: LT NORTH LCPO: HMC CARBONELL NAVAL MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT
Medical Presentation
International Students
OIC: LT NORTH LCPO: HMC CARBONELL NAVAL MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT

2. Introduction Jalpa Zambrano Function: Please Contact Me :
Health Benefits Advisor
Naval Medical Administrative Unit
Location: NPS, Herman Hall, 1st Floor, Room # 127
Phone:
Function:
Advise International Students and their family of their medical benefits
Provide list of medical resources available to them
Process medical referrals, help filing medical claims and help you receive reimbursements for medical bills
Please Contact Me :
If you have questions regarding your medical benefits
If you receive a referral from the military treatment facility to a civilian doctor
You went to an emergency room or urgent care center
You receive a bill from civilian provider, lab or pharmacy

3. Types of Medical Care
Emergency Care: Imminent threat to life, limb or eyesight i.e. chest pains, coughing or vomiting blood, suicidal or homicidal thoughts
Use nearest emergency room (Walk in based services).
Urgent Care: Need medical attention on the same day basis (but is not consider a true emergency) and your primary care physician do not any appointments available i.e. fever, vomiting, Ear Pain
Use Urgent Care Facility (walk in based services)
Routine Care: Any non- emergency or non-urgent medical care i.e. annual checkup, well women visit
Make an appointment with Primary Care Physician

4. Presidio of Monterey Army Health Clinic
Care for active duty
Services for dependents:
Pharmacy (if in stock)
Medical Care (based on space availability)
Presidio of Monterey Pediatric Clinic is available based on your insurance guideline and clinic availability

5. Presidio of Monterey Army Health Clinic
Clinic hours Third Thursday of the month
423 Cabrillo St, Bldg. 422, Presidio of Monterey
For appointment call
Appointments are offered based on the urgency of your medical need
Please bring your ID card and your FIN# during your appointment.

6. Presidio of Monterey Pediatric Clinic
Clinic hours Mon- Fri , Close for lunch
Third Thursday of the Month
880 Cass Street Suite # 209, Monterey
For an appointment call

7. After Hours Non Emergency Advise?
After Hours Non Emergency Advise
After hours non-emergency care
(For Enrolled Patients Only)
Nurse Advise line— , select option1; available 24/7.

8. Civilian Medical Services
 Recommended civilian hospitals in the Monterey Area:
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP), Holman Highway, Monterey,
Natividad Medical Center, 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, /  
Salinas Valley Memorial, 450 East Romie Lane, Salinas, /

9. Civilian Medical Services
Recommended urgent care facilities available in Monterey:
Doctors on Duty - Walk In Based Services
- 501 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey,
Hours of operation Mon-Fri / Sat & Sun
Fremont St, Seaside,
Hours of operations Mon-Fri , Sat
Average office visit $242-$382 depending on service
Monterey Bay Urgent Care - Walk In Based Services
- 245 Washington St. Monterey,
Hours of Operation Mon-Fri , Sat/Sun
Average office visit $150 and up

10. TRICARE TRICARE DIRECT: MTF care and MTF referred civilian care
TRICARE STANDARD : Civilian care authorized. Annual deductible and co insurance will apply and will not cover inpatient and delivery cost for dependents
It is recommended that you choose TRICARE in network provider for civilian care
To find TRICARE in network provider go to

11. Pregnancy Insurance Requirements
Foreign military/ foreign civilians and their family members are qualified for pregnancy insurance coverage within 60 days of arrival to the United States or during the open enrollment period usually November 15 – February 15.
Pregnancy insurance must include coverage of pre and post natal care, as well as delivery, of at least $250,000 (this is in addition to the $400,000 minimum coverage for basic medical insurance).
If medical costs are paid by your country, country will be notified of impending pregnancy through official channels.
Unless ITO specifically states foreign government or FMS case will pay all costs related to that pregnancy and delivery, spouses who are pregnant prior to departure for Monterey must present proof of complete pregnancy coverage prior to being authorized as an accompanying dependent on the ITO. 

12. Medical Facilities Off Limits for Routine Care
Foreign military or their dependents are not allowed to seek care for pregnancy or routine visit at the Travis Airforce base unless referred by the Presidio of Monterey Army Health Clinic.
Foreign Military or their dependents are not allowed to get the care at the Seaside Public Health Center.

13. Emergency
Call –911 or
For emergency care (threat to life, limb, eyesight), members should go to the closest available Emergency Room, which for the Monterey Peninsula is the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP)
Recommend you take the time to locate it before you need it!

14. QUESTIONS