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20 Most Recently Added/Updated Questions

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  • Who can give me more information on the non-medical attendant benefit?
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  • Can I use the Prime travel benefit when I travel to participate in a National Cancer Institute Clinical trial?
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  • Who can give me more information on the Prime travel benefit?
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  • What is TRICARE For Life (TFL)?
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  • Your family is currently enrolled in TRICARE Prime. Your daughter chooses a school in a different state within a different TRICARE region. TRICARE Prime is offered in the chosen college town. What does she need to do?
  • Your family is currently enrolled in TRICARE Prime. Your daughter chooses to go to school in a different state within your current TRICARE region. TRICARE Prime is offered in the chosen college town. What does she need to do?
  • My daughter is a full-time student and will be turning 21 soon. What do I need to do to make sure her TRICARE eligibility continues without interruption in coverage?
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  • My daughter, who is enrolled in school full time, is approaching her 21st birthday. What must I do to renew her uniformed services ID card?
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  • My son, who is away at college, is coming home for the summer. Can he transfer his TRICARE Prime enrollment to the new region for the summer term?
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  • My daughter, who is away at college, is coming home for the summer. Does she need to transfer her TRICARE Prime enrollment?
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  • Can my son who is 18 years of age update his own information in DEERS?
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  • Is there a way for my TRICARE-eligible college student, to receive prescriptions without having to change his or her address in DEERS?
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  • Why did I get a letter stating Walgreens would be removed from the TRICARE network?
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  • Is Walgreens being removed from the TRICARE network?
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  • I’m a medically retired service member. I was just approved for Social Security disability benefits. Does this affect my TRICARE eligibility?
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  • I’m a service member on active duty status. I was approved for Social Security disability benefits. Does this affect my TRICARE eligibility?
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  • Mr. Carlson is a 39 year old retired service member who has been receiving Social Security disability benefits (Social Security pays benefits to people who can’t work because they have a medical condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death) and has been entitled to Medicare Part A and enrolled in Medicare Part B since November 2002 (Medicare coverage is automatic for people who have been receiving Social Security disability benefits for 24 months). Mr. Carlson is no longer receiving Social Security disability payments because of his earnings. Can he drop his Part B now that he is no longer receiving Social Security disability payments?
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  • I’m a TRICARE-eligible beneficiary. I received a letter stating I’m eligible for Medicare. My Medicare Part A and Part B effective dates don’t match. Does this affect my TRICARE eligibility?
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  • I’m receiving Social Security disability benefits. I recently received a letter stating I’m eligible for Medicare benefits. Why do I need Medicare if I have TRICARE?
  • I’m a TRICARE beneficiary. I received a letter stating I’m eligible for Medicare benefits. Aren’t I too young for Medicare benefits?

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    Top 20 Most Viewed Questions
  • What is TRICARE For Life (TFL)?
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  • Who is eligible for TRICARE For Life (TFL)?
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  • Does TRICARE Standard cover eye care?
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  • Does TRICARE pay for the shingles vaccine?
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  • Is Walgreens being removed from the TRICARE network?
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  • Does TRICARE cover long term care?
  • How much does TRICARE Reserve Select coverage cost?
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  • I am a retired uniformed service member. I am going through a divorce and I want to know if my soon to be former spouse will continue to be eligible for health coverage & prescription benefits through TRICARE?
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  • I thought TRICARE For Life (TFL) was supposed to pay my medical bills in full. Sometimes that doesn’t happen. Would you please clarify how the system works?
  • Is gastric bypass a TRICARE covered procedure?
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  • Why did I get a letter stating Walgreens would be removed from the TRICARE network?
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  • I am a military retiree (or military retiree spouse) who recently started a new job. My new employer offers a comprehensive employer sponsored health care plan. As a military retiree, they are familiar with TRICARE, and have offered me an additional $3000 per year to opt out of their plan and use my TRICARE benefit, as well as pay for a TRICARE supplement to cover me and my family’s cost share. This benefit is only offered to TRICARE eligible. Is this a lawful incentive?
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  • What is the TRICARE Reserve Family Demonstration Project (TRFDP)?
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  • My daughter is a full-time student and will be turning 21 soon. What do I need to do to make sure her TRICARE eligibility continues without interruption in coverage?
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  • I was recently discharged from the military and would like to know how to use my 2 free years of medical care?
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  • Who can give me more information on the Prime travel benefit?
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  • I’m a TRICARE beneficiary. I received a letter stating I’m eligible for Medicare benefits. Aren’t I too young for Medicare benefits?
  • I’m a medically retired service member. I was just approved for Social Security disability benefits. Does this affect my TRICARE eligibility?
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  • Your family is currently enrolled in TRICARE Prime. Your daughter chooses a school in a different state within a different TRICARE region. TRICARE Prime is offered in the chosen college town. What does she need to do?
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