By Dr. Katy Votava. With open enrollment for Medicare beginning October 15 and running through December 7, now is the time to understand how TRICARE for Life works with Medicare.. TRICARE for Life ...

TRICARE for Life acts as secondary insurance to Medicare for members of the military. It pays most of the out-of-pocket costs associated with Original Medicare.

With TRICARE For Life (TFL) ... "Medicare and TRICARE coordinate benefits to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses," said Anne Breslin, TRICARE For Life program manager at the Defense Health Agency.

The authorized healthcare provider will file the claim with Medicare. Medicare pays the part of the claim it’s responsible for, then sends the claim to the TRICARE for Life claims processor.

Note: You must enroll in Medicare Part B and pay the premiums — about $100 a month for most beneficiaries — in order to use the Tricare portion of your Tricare for Life benefit.

Are you approaching the age of 65? Unlock your health by signing up for Medicare as soon as you’re eligible. Medicare Part A and Part B ...

Q. My dad, 88, and mom, 84, are covered by Medicare/Tricare for Life. Mom has had three strokes that have left her needing needs care 24/7. Dad doesn't want her to go to a skilled nursing facility ...

To avoid confusion, it is important to know that TRICARE FOR LIFE (TIF) is a related but separate program for retired military and their spouses who are on Medicare.

Q. I just turned 60, and I'm drawing reserve retirement pay. My question is this: I am already enrolled in Medicare Part A and B and am on Social Security. Can I be eligible for Tricare for Life ...

Typically, you won't have any costs for services that are covered by both TRICARE for Life and Medicare. For retired and inactive service members within the United States, Medicare will usually pay ...

Do you have Medicare? Are you turning 65 soon? Find out if you are eligible for the TRICARE For Life health plan by joining the TRICARE and Military OneSource webinar.

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