When you use TRICARE For Life (TFL), you don't pay any enrollment fees, but you must pay Medicare Part B monthly premiums. Your Part B premium is based on your income. For more information visit or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 1-800-325-0778). TRICARE is a health insurance program provided by the federal government to active duty and retired military personnel and their family members. There are many different TRICARE programs. TRICARE for Life (TFL), a program for Medicare-eligible military retirees and their dependents, acts as a supplement to Medicare. TFL typically covers your Medicare cost-sharing (deductibles, coinsurances. This page contains the link to the Benefits A-Z area which explains what is covered, excluded or has limitations.as well as important cost information. Testing copayment waiver: Retroactive to March 18, 2020, TRICARE will waive copayments/cost-shares for medically necessary COVID-19 diagnostic and antibody testing and related services, and office visits, urgent care or emergency room visits during which tests are ordered or administered. COVID-19 diagnostic and antibody tests must meet Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) criteria in. Another option for filling your prescriptions is through TRICARE retail network pharmacies. To fill prescriptions (one copayment per 30-day supply) present your written prescription and uniformed services ID card to the pharmacist.
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Costs
Tricare For Life Copay On Prescription Drugs
Find your TRICARE costs, including copayments,enrollment fees, and payment options.
Medicare Part B Premiums
When you use TRICARE For Life, you don't pay any enrollment fees, but you must have Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B.
- Medicare Part A is paid from payroll taxes while you are working.
- Medicare Part B has a monthly premium, which is based on your income.
For more information:
- Visit www.medicare.gov
- Call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 1-800-325-0778)
Costs for Covered Services
TRICARE pays after Medicare.
- In most cases, you'll pay nothing for covered services.
- If the care is covered by TRICARE but not Medicare, you'll pay the TRICARE For Life deductible and cost-shares. Examples include:
- Inpatient hospital stays longer than 150 days
- Care received outside of the U.S. or U.S. territories
- If the care isn't covered by Medicare or TRICARE, then you'll pay the entire amount.
- For more specific details, download the TRICARE For Life Cost Matrix.
Here's how it works:
If the service is covered by: | Then, you pay: |
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Both Medicare and TRICARE | Nothing. |
TRICARE, but not Medicare | The TRICARE calendar year deductible and cost shares. |
Medicare, but not TRICARE | The Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Tricare For Life Prescription Copay
Last Updated 12/31/2019