Government Retirement Plans
What is TRICARE?
TRICARE is the health care program serving active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, retirees, their families, survivors and certain former spouses worldwide.
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How do I find out if I am eligible for TRICARE benefits?
You must be registered in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) to qualify for TRICARE. To find out if you are registered or are eligible to register in DEERS, call 1-800-538-9552 or visit www.tricare.mil/DEERS.
What is TRICARE For Life (TFL)?
TRICARE For Life (TFL) is TRICARE's Medicare-wraparound coverage available to all Medicare-eligible TRICARE beneficiaries, regardless of age, provided they have Medicare Parts A and B.
What does TRICARE For Life (TFL) cover?
TRICARE For Life acts as a secondary payer to Medicare, minimizing beneficiaries' out-of-pocket expenses. TRICARE benefits also cover Medicare's coinsurance and deductible as well as prescription drugs. If you have TRICARE For Life (TFL), you do not need to enroll in Medicare Part D prescription coverage since TRICARE's prescription benefits exceed those of Part D.
For more information, contact TRICARE For Life at 1-866-773-0404 or www.tricare4u.com
As a TRICARE For Life (TFL) member, do I have to enroll in Medicare Part B?
All Tricare members who are eligible for Medicare must enroll in Part A. There are three exceptions, however, to Medicare Part B enrollment:
- Active duty sponsor
- Currently enrolled in the U.S. Family Health Plan (USFHP)
- Enrolled in a qualified Tricare Reserve Select Plan (TRS) for the National Guard and Reserves
For more information, contact TRICARE For Life at 1-866-773-0404 or www.tricare4u.com
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What are the costs of TRICARE For Life (TFL)?
Medicare beneficiaries who also have TRICARE For Life must pay their Part B premiums and prescription drug copayments. No additional premiums or copayments need to be paid.
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