International Students Health Benefits - Naval Medical Administrative Unit (NMAU)
Health Benefits Advisor for International Students
The Naval Post Graduate School (NPS) founded in 1909, is fully accredited university offering over 35 unique academic masters curricula to military and civilian members of the Department of Defense and allies around the world. NPS invites over 119 foreign countries throughout the year. There are different types of courses available for International Military Students (IMS), the length of the courses vary from 2 weeks to 2 years. For the Courses longer than 12 months IMS are encourage to bring their family with them. IMS will get an official Invitational Travel Orders (ITO) for traveling to the United States.
The Purpose of Health Benefits Advisor (HBA) is to be a medical liaison between Military Treatment Facility (MTF), Civilian Treatment Facility, International Office, IMS and their dependents. HBA serves as an advocate an advisor to IMS and their dependents, providing dedicated service and assistance to beneficiaries in understanding and navigating medical system in United States. HBA would provide specialized information, counseling and assistance services to beneficiaries concerning the Uniformed Services Health Benefits Program (USHBP), including the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS). HBA for foreign military serves as the single point of contact on matter relating to all health benefits programs available to IMS and their dependents.
Health Benefits Advisor
Jalpa Zambrano
Naval Post Graduate School
1 university Circle,
Herman Hall, Bldg #220,
4th Floor, Room # 417,
Monterey, CA 93943
Phone: 831-656-2416
Email: jalpa.j.zambrano.civ@mail.mil
International Students Orientation
International Students Presentation
DOD and Civilian Healthcare Under International Agreements
Minimum Required Healthcare Insurance Policy Coverage
Selecting a Doctor
Tricare Contracted Providers Near You
Billing Questions
Contact Ms. Jalpa Zambrano regarding any of your billing questions, please bring copy of your ITO, FIN#, Military ID Card and commercial insurance card (if you have any) to your appointment.