TxCowboy Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 There has been (as usual) a lot of conversation about Tricare, VA benefits, Medicare, and supplemental programs. Saw this tidbit about TRICARE and Medicare in this month's edition of Army Echoes. Might be good information for any of us approaching age 65. ********************************************** It's important to know how Medicare affects your TRICARE coverage as you approach age 65, and make your Medicare elections. REMAINING TRICARE-ELIGIBLE If you are entitled to premium-free Medicare Part A, you must also have Medicare Part B to keep TRICARE, regardless of your age or place of residence (some exceptions are discussed in the Delaying Part B Enrollment section below). Once you have both Part A and Part B, you automatically receive TRICARE benefits under TRICARE For Life (TFL). Keeping your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) up to date is key to ensuring effective, timely delivery of your TRICARE benefits. *********************************************** Here's the link to this version of Army Echoes where the article can be found. It's a .pdf file: http://soldierforlife.army.mil/retirement/echoes/latest.pdf Jeff & Laurie South Texas Hounds: Auggie (beer drinking English Cocker Spaniel) Angus (five pounds of bad azz chihuahua) Homebase: 2015 Heartland 365 Key West -- The "Uno Mas" The Office: 2016 Crossroads Hill Country 26RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Its really easy. Before you become 65 your Medicare card will arrive in the mail. There will be instructions on what to do if YOU DO NOT want part B. Otherwise we did nothing. 1st DR visit after 65 Ron just gave them both cards. However, You do need to get a new retired military ID card. The new card applies to your spouse when he\she also turns 65 as well. I learned this message hen getting a new card 2 weeks ago and learned I'll need another one by my birthday in August!! Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Good info guys, thanks! At 62 I'm not doing much research on medicare yet. I turned 62 last May and got my first SS deposit last June. RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 This helps a lot. I start Medicare in December at age 58 and now I know how to proceed Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJW Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Linda Thanks for the info. Linny and I are 96 and 97 days out from turning 65. Cards might be in the mail by the time we get home from HI next month. Dennis USA Master Sergeant Ret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 I think Ron's showed up a couple months out but in plenty of time to understand the process. Oh they will send you a nice fat book too Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 This helps a lot. I start Medicare in December at age 58 and now I know how to proceed Ron if you are starting Medicare at 58 your situation may be different thgasn those of us turning 65 Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 LindaThanks for the info. Linny and I are 96 and 97 days out from turning 65. Cards might be in the mail by the time we get home from HI next month.Dennis You can get your new Military ID 60 days ahead of your birthday too. There is actually an online program now to make an appointment at the ID office of your choice. I don't have the website available right now Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ropeshaft Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 There is actually an online program now to make an appointment at the ID office of your choice. I don't have the website available right now Here it is and it works well. Just renewed my wife's dependent ID at MacDill AFB in Tampa using this site. Made the appointment before we left Wisconsin. https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/(S(05n5pqao5euc01oaodj3isk3))/appointment/default.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 I am on disability so my Medicare starts in December. I am trying to decide I'd I need c or d. Currently my care is theough the va. Non-service connected. Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 I am on disability so my Medicare starts in December. I am trying to decide I'd I need c or d. Currently my care is theough the va. Non-service connected. Ate you retired?? Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 I am retired with ssdi and private disability insurance. Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberdave Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Ron if you are starting Medicare at 58 your situation may be different thgasn those of us turning 65 Wasn't for me. Same exact process as you mentioned. Dave & TishBeagle Bagles & Snoopy RIP Snoopy we lost you 5-11-14 but you'll always travel with us On the road somewhere.AF retired, 70-90A truck and a trailer“He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion” -unknown HoD vay' wej qoH SoH je nep! ngebmo' vIt neH 'ach SoHbe' loD Hem, wa' ngebmo'. nuqneH... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Guess I meant retired military Ron. Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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