I did see one proposal that called for combining TFL with Medicare. My current GP takes my Tricare Prime but doesn’t take Medicare or Obamacare. I’d hate to lose her services as she is one of the best doctors that I’ve ever had. I’m 2 1/2 hours away from the nearest military medical facility by car. I like having civilian health care. My experience with military doctors or civilian doctors in the pay from the military isn’t positive.
Totally agree and have done the same throughout 30 yrs service.
Many times it was a financial burden but after using military medical facilities early on, have never gone back...
“I did see one proposal that called for combining TFL with Medicare.” Purdue 77
Currently, Medicare is primary. All bills first go to Medicare, Usually, medicare pays 80% and the recipient pays 20%. If you have Medicare and TFL, Medicare pays 80% and TFL pays the rest. I’ve received very few bills for medical care since I went on Medicare. When I only had Tricare, I did have some copays but paid nothing for premiums. Now, I pay about $140 Per Month for Medicare and nothing for TFL. BTW, a couple of years ago, I had to have surgery to reattach four severed tendons in my right hand. Near as I can tell, the total cost was around $40K. I paid seven dollars for some pain killers.
When you turn 65 you WILL be forced onto Medicare A and you will have to buy Medicare B and TFL will be your tertiary insurance.