Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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If you’re struggling to find the RIGHT doctor in Germany, you may need an “out of network” referral for specialized care.

Meet Shayla, a US military spouse who tried for years to go through TRICARE (in-network) to find the right surgeon for her foot surgery.

Spoiler alert, it didn’t work 🫤

That’s when she went through the proper steps to receive an “out of network” referral to be treated at OTC Regensburg.

See my related video to watch Shayla’s FULL story and learn how the out-of-network referral process works through TRICARE Overseas