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Article: Is TRICARE PRIME the Right Plan for You?

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March 1, 2004
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TRICARE eligibility for family members of National Guard and Reserve members begins the day the sponsor receives notice of activation to military service on federal orders for more than 30 days. Retired Reservists qualify for TRICARE at age 60 and they have completed the request for retirement pay. At age 65, retirees are covered by Medicare and TRICARE for Life.

THE GOOD: TRICARE ADVANTAGES

As a TRICARE beneficiary, you have choices in the way you receive health care. Each of the three TRICARF. options-Prime, Extra and Standard-has certain advantages. However, you should know Prime is best in terms of cost and health-care options, at least for people who live within military treatment ...

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