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11-09-2012, 01:57 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Hollister
Posts: 1,043
M.O.C. #10764
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TriCare Prime For Military Retires May Go Away
The attached is self-explanatory. Please take action and submit a response (located at the bottom of the link) to our officials to keep TriCare for Retirees living more than 40 miles from a Military Treatment Facility.
http://www.capwiz.com/military/issue...ertid=62125486
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11-09-2012, 02:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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It already did for us, over 3 years ago, because of milage. Fort Belvoir/Woodbridge Primus Clinic/WReed used the milage criteria so I am guessing it was on the books but not evenly enforced across the country.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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11-09-2012, 04:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Ft. Smith
Posts: 981
M.O.C. #116
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I'm not sure that has too much impact on those covered by Medicare [65+] as Medicare becomes the primary coverage and Tri-Care secondary, I think. I know that VA is secondary to Medicare.
We've been using the standard since I retired, we feel it works better for travelers, no referrals, no premiums, more choice on where we live, etc.
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11-09-2012, 04:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Land O Lakes
Posts: 2,751
M.O.C. #7753
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We had prime for several years because we live in far northern Wisconsin. But after we hit the road for one year they dropped our primary and shifted us to another Dr that was 90 miles away. Prime also turned into a major headache while being on the road (having to shift to north, south or west regions and staying where there were NO participating Primaries) Then we found out that Prime is an HMO. At this point we were in Florida and we dropped Prime, went back to standard and picked up a supplemental to fill the gap. Since we dropped prime we have had ZERO difficulties getting health care. Prime for us never really worked as where we live there are no Prime participating Drs closer than 90 miles and being full time it is a large hassle on the road. It may work for some folks but it didn't for us..
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11-10-2012, 12:14 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Vermontville
Posts: 1,129
M.O.C. #9045
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I am starting to have some problems with VA on the road also. Quite a hassle using VA in other than your designated area. Right now I do have other health care ins, until I am 65 and go on medicare so I am safe. But I question what is going to happen after that. I am 100% disabled through the VA but yet I still pay $205.00 a mo. in a supplement of United Health Care just so I am assured of coverage on the road. But then again I am the first to say ins. confuses me a lot!!
Dave
Dave
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11-10-2012, 11:44 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Milbank
Posts: 102
M.O.C. #9927
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About three years ago we were taken off of prime at Madigan because we were 90 miles from the mtf. Since then we have moved to SD and are on Tricare Standard, and like it. And as previously mentioned standard is hassle free if you are traveling. We never did sign up for a supplemental plan, and know very little about them. Maybe we should check into carrying a supplemental plan.
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11-10-2012, 12:31 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Friendship, Maine
Posts: 483
M.O.C. #6338
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We have the US Family Health Plan and like it. This is a Tri Care Prime Plan managed by a local Health care provider. Really good coverage in the Northeast area. However at some point we may go to tri care standard if we continue to be traveling eight months of the year.
Chip
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2012 Big Sky 3400, now an SOB 5th wheel
2007 Montana 3075 previously
2015 GMC 3500 Dually
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11-10-2012, 03:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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We have had Tri Care Standard since I retired. We have a supplement with ASI and it works very well. We intend to stay with ASI and Tri Care Standard until we become Medicare eligible.
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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11-10-2012, 11:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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We have Tricare 4 Life as our secondary insurer. Works well with Medicare. We have no complaints. As a matter of fact, I've never had Tricare Prime since I retired.
Orv
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11-11-2012, 07:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Land O Lakes
Posts: 2,783
M.O.C. #10246
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Resonded to link...got automated replys from both Fl senators...now I only have to wait until government agents show up on my door step with arrest warrants!!!!
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11-12-2012, 01:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Hollister
Posts: 1,043
M.O.C. #10764
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What supplement do you use for TriCare Standard, since I may lose my Prime.
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11-12-2012, 02:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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ASI..... google it. Works great for us.
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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11-12-2012, 02:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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For Tricare Standard Supplement, we use Mediplus (Hartford) sponsered by MOAA. Still carry for the wife until Medicare eligible. $53.00 a month for her. Tricare for Life as a supplement to Medicare is great. political content removed. RVWheels
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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