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What TRICARE benefits do medically retired members receive?
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Updated 2024-12-01
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Quick Answer
Medically retired members receive full TRICARE retiree benefits regardless of years served. They can enroll in Prime or Select.
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Key Takeaways
- Full retiree benefits
- Regardless of years served
- Prime or Select options
- Can also use VA
Detailed Answer
Medical retirement provides full TRICARE retiree benefits.
Eligibility
- Disability retirement
- Less than 20 years possible
- Full TRICARE retiree status
- Family covered too
Benefits
- TRICARE Prime or Select
- Same as regular retirees
- No waiting period
- Immediate coverage
Costs
- Same as other retirees
- Prime: Enrollment fees + copays
- Select: Premiums + cost shares
- Catastrophic cap applies
Additional Considerations
- May qualify for VA disability
- Can use both TRICARE and VA
- CRSC may apply
- Concurrent receipt possible
Transition
- TAMP for 180 days first
- Then full retiree TRICARE
- Update DEERS
- Enroll in preferred plan
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