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What happened to TRICARE Standard and Extra?
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Updated 2024-12-01
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Quick Answer
TRICARE Standard and Extra were replaced by TRICARE Select on January 1, 2018, offering similar coverage with updated cost structures.
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Key Takeaways
- Standard and Extra became Select in 2018
- Select combines features of both former plans
- Retirees now pay enrollment fees
- Coverage remains similar overall
Detailed Answer
TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra were consolidated into TRICARE Select in 2018.
What Changed
- TRICARE Standard (1967-2017) - discontinued
- TRICARE Extra (1988-2017) - discontinued
- TRICARE Select (2018-present) - replacement
TRICARE Select Features
- Self-managed care like Standard
- Network and non-network options like Extra
- Annual enrollment fees for retirees
- Updated cost shares and deductibles
Key Differences
- Select has enrollment fees (retirees)
- Standard/Extra had no enrollment fees
- Select has lower catastrophic cap
- Select uses current provider networks
If You Had Standard/Extra
- Automatically transitioned to Select
- No action required in 2018
- Same general coverage approach
- Cost structures updated
Why the Change
- Modernize program structure
- Simplify plan options
- Align with contemporary healthcare
- Improve cost predictability
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Related Questions
What is the difference between TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select?
TRICARE Prime is a managed care option with a primary care manager and lower costs. TRICARE Select offers more flexibility to choose providers with higher out-of-pocket expenses.
How much does TRICARE cost?
Costs vary by plan and beneficiary status. Active duty members have no costs. Retirees and their families pay enrollment fees and cost-shares.
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