Get my own coverage, or continue as a dependent?
Q. I am a 60-year-old Army retiree. I have done nothing regarding Tricare or Medicare because my wife is still on active duty in the Army, which makes me a military dependent with Tricare Prime. My...
View ArticleWhat happens when I reach my Catastrophic Cap?
Q. How much is Tricare supposed to pay when my family has reached its $3,000 Catastrophic Cap? Someone said it won’t pay anything because that is all the cost shares that I am allowed to pay in a year....
View ArticleWhen TFL beneficiaries travel overseas
Q. I understand that Tricare for Life members are covered only by Tricare Standard when traveling outside the U.S. Are any short-term Tricare supplemental policies available to cover the difference...
View ArticleHow does my catastrophic cap work?
Q. I understand that when I reach the catastrophic cap of $3,000, Tricare will pay my medical bills in full for a year. How will I know when I reach that capped amount? The catastrophic cap doesn’t...
View ArticleHow do we decide between Tricare Prime and FEHBP?
My husband is retiring from the military and now is eligible for the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program through his new job. He has minimal health issues, but I have a history of cancer and other...
View ArticleWhat happens once my family reaches its Catastrophic Cap?
How much is Tricare supposed to pay when my family has reached its $3,000 Catastrophic Cap? My friend said it won’t pay anything because that is all the cost shares that I am allowed to pay in a year....
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