Hello everyone
I medically retired from U.S. Army last year. I was issued a Blue ID Card which I can assume I have free TRICARE Standard?
I have been received SSN since past few months. Today I received a MEDICARE Card. The booklet says I have to sign up for MEDICARE Part B if I want to keep my Tricare benefits.
But I am also enrolled in VA for medical coverage which include prescription cost due to 100% disability.
so my Questions are:
1) Is it better to decline the MEDICARE PART B Coverage since I am already enrolled in VA medical? I assume I can go to VA medical facility for any sort of illness and cost will be covered due to special compensation pay.
2) If I choose to decline MEDICARE PART B Coverage, what happens to TRICARE STANDARD for my spouse and child will they keep their TRICARE benefits until she turns 65?
3) If I choose to Accept it, what happens to TRICARE benefits for my family.
4) If I signup for TRICARE PRIME, do I still need to pay premium for MEDICARE Part B.
As always thank you for help.
I medically retired from U.S. Army last year. I was issued a Blue ID Card which I can assume I have free TRICARE Standard?
I have been received SSN since past few months. Today I received a MEDICARE Card. The booklet says I have to sign up for MEDICARE Part B if I want to keep my Tricare benefits.
But I am also enrolled in VA for medical coverage which include prescription cost due to 100% disability.
so my Questions are:
1) Is it better to decline the MEDICARE PART B Coverage since I am already enrolled in VA medical? I assume I can go to VA medical facility for any sort of illness and cost will be covered due to special compensation pay.
2) If I choose to decline MEDICARE PART B Coverage, what happens to TRICARE STANDARD for my spouse and child will they keep their TRICARE benefits until she turns 65?
3) If I choose to Accept it, what happens to TRICARE benefits for my family.
4) If I signup for TRICARE PRIME, do I still need to pay premium for MEDICARE Part B.
As always thank you for help.
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