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Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose my TRICARE For Life if I enroll in a Medicare plan?
Absolutely not. TRICARE For Life stays in secondary position and continues to pay the portion Medicare doesn’t pay, just like it did before. Your TRICARE For Life coverage will not be affected in any way.
How much do these Medicare plans cost?
At Veterans Healthcare, we only offer Medicare plans that come at no additional cost to you. In fact, you’ll actually receive money back each month via the included Part B Premium reduction!
How are these Medicare plans paid for?
We all know nothing is “free” — someone is footing the bill for your Medicare plan, but it’s the Federal Government, not you.
Part C: Medicare Advantage was created by the Federal Government in 1997 — private insurance companies are contracted, paid, and regulated to do the service work for Medicare, including additional benefits as part of the bundled package. The Government pays for the program, you pay some of your Part B Premium, and TRICARE For Life continues to act at secondary payer, picking up whatever Medicare doesn’t pay.
How will I receive the Part B Premium reduction?
Because of your discounted Medicare Part B premium, your Social Security check will grow. The contracted insurance company communicates directly with Social Security behind the scenes, ensuring you get your increase.
This isn’t “free money” — the Government would be taking a lower Medicare premium out of your Social Security, leaving more money for you.
What happens to my ability to get medications on-Installation if I enroll in a Medicare plan?
We only offer Medicare plans designed to work with TRICARE For Life. None of these plans will alter your reception of prescription drugs. It will be exactly the same as it’s always been.
Will I lose my TRICARE For Life if I enroll in a Medicare plan?
Absolutely not. TRICARE For Life stays in secondary position and continues to pay the portion Medicare doesn’t pay, just like it did before. Your TRICARE For Life coverage will not be affected in any way.
How much do these Medicare plans cost?
At Veterans Healthcare, we only offer Medicare plans that come at no additional cost to you. In fact, you’ll actually receive money back each month via the included Part B Premium reduction!
How are these Medicare plans paid-for?
We all know nothing is “free” — someone is footing the bill for your Medicare plan, but it’s the Federal Government, not you.
Part C: Medicare Advantage was created by the Federal Government in 1997 — private insurance companies are contracted, paid, and regulated to do the service work for Medicare, including additional benefits as part of the bundled package. The Government pays for the program, you pay some of your Part B Premium, and TRICARE For Life continues to act at secondary payer, picking up whatever Medicare doesn’t pay.
How will I receive the Part B Premium reduction?
Because of your discounted Medicare Part B premium, your Social Security check will grow. The contracted insurance company communicates directly with Social Security behind the scenes, ensuring you get your increase.
This isn’t “free money” — the Government would be taking a lower Medicare premium out of your Social Security, leaving more money for you.
What happens to my ability to get medications on-Installation if I enroll in a Medicare plan?
We only offer Medicare plans designed to work with TRICARE For Life. None of these plans will alter your reception of prescription drugs. It will be exactly the same as it’s always been.
We’re here for you.
We’re honored to work directly with U.S. Veterans and their loved ones, who might also be eligible for coverage. We have specially trained Veteran Advocates around the country ready to answer all of your questions and help guide you through the process.
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