TRICARE For Life: Coverage Basics, Eligibility, and Costs (March 2021)

[@Mr51Caveman]

Why, why, WHY does the government make this so freaking difficult? (on purpose?) I have multiple Degrees, served 24 years Air Force and it's still stupid confusing!!!!! When I went in late 70's I always thought I (and Family) would have 100% Medical. Even when I retired I thought I had Tricare for my wife and I. NOPE!! STUPID confusing BS!!!

[@6ft8incyclist]

Same boat Retired Navy jioned mid 70s retired 98 We ot the royal screw job.

[@tc1uscg65]

Can your spouse (under 65) be in Tricare Prime while the service member (retired of course) is on Medicare/TCL? And currently, you pay an "enrollment fee" for Tricare, it appears that fee goes away with TCL.

[@michaelmcgahran656]

if im 100% disabled veteran p&t, however not retired am I eligible for TCL?

[@stephensr]

Hello, I don't understand your comment about using a VA facility. If I go to the VA I would use my VA coverage not my Medicare or TCL. The VA would, and does, cover 100%. So I would NOT use Medicare for my VA benefits. I don't understand where the $320 would come in, it makes no sense to me?

[@juneklingbeil9872]

Does Tricare for life provide Silver Sneakers program or a free Fitbit?

[@6ft8incyclist]

Simple answer is NO

[@williamkapua2550]

I currently am 66 and have Medicare A&B, OHI, and TRICARE for Life. My spouse is same age working and on Medicare Part A, Employer OHI, My OHI. When she starts Medicare A&B can she also be covered by my TRICARE for Life too?

[@princenicholasherrman2347]

9:14 AM 1/17/2022 Tricare is actually pretty good. I thought it was only for people still in uniform under oath like US military?

[@princenicholasherrman2347]

Its like a nightmare to sign up for Tricare when you get out of military.

[@calbob750]

TFL is assuming you are retired military and Medicare eligible.

[@donalddowland3202]

What if I have A&B Medicare plan already

[@smoke1830]

Traditional Medicare sign up is automatic? Nothing I need do?

[@6ft8incyclist]

No I did not know about Medicrap.. You need to hop on it ASAP or you well get penalized and may lose T4L.

[@Clearremotes]

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[@6ft8incyclist]

Since Ronny Reagan , up the retirement age to 67, why do we need to get Medicare at 65. This is not right.

[@YTDLW064]

This forces people like me to have to apply for Social Security Retirement at age 65 (and take a % cut) … in order for my Medicare Plan B to be paid for -> from my S.S.R. It is absolutely NOT FAIR! Government is cheating people who paid into S.S.R.

[@dirkaloha]

I agree. Now, when I turn 65, I will have to pay for Medicare part B which if I'm lucky will be $174/month. I'm only paying currently $50/month for my tricare plus family plan. I rarely need medical care and I do not plan to collect SSN until I reach 67. When I turn 65, I will be stuck paying a higher monthly fee to maintain health care coverage. Just doesn't feel right.