TRICARE Plans Overview Fact Sheet | TRICARE
Summary: A comprehensive guide to TRICARE health plans, detailing coverage options, eligibility requirements, enrollment processes, and contact information for beneficiaries.
The TRICARE Plans Overview Fact Sheet serves as a primary resource for uniformed service members and their families to understand their health care coverage options. The document outlines key plans such as TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Select, the US Family Health Plan (USFHP), and TRICARE For Life. It explains how eligibility is determined by status and location, the role of primary care managers, and the differences between network and non-network care. Additionally, the fact sheet covers premium-based plans (Reserve Select, Retired Reserve, Young Adult), transitional programs like TAMP and CHCBP, and general information regarding pharmacy benefits, costs, and enrollment procedures.
Document outline
1. TRICARE Prime: Managed care, primary care managers, and service areas. 2. US Family Health Plan (USFHP): Not-for-profit health care systems in designated areas. 3. TRICARE Select: Preferred provider organization model with self-managed care. 4. Certain TRICARE Plans at a Glance: Comparison table of plans, care methods, and resources. 5. Premium-Based Plans: TRICARE Reserve Select, TRICARE Retired Reserve, and TRICARE Young Adult. 6. TRICARE For Life: Medicare-wraparound coverage. 7. Other Health Care Options: TRICARE Plus and transitional programs (TAMP, CHCBP). 8. Pharmacy Coverage: Overview of prescription drug benefits. 9. Eligibility and Enrollment: Using DEERS and the TRICARE Plan Finder. 10. Regional Contact Information: East, West, and Overseas program contact details.