Medicare and TRICARE for Life
TRICARE for Life is designed to work with Medicare. Understanding what each one covers, and what Medicare enrollment requirements apply, is an important part of the transition.
Veterans & Military Retirees
You Served. Now Let Us Help You Navigate Medicare.
If you're a military retiree or veteran approaching 65, Medicare can introduce another layer of complexity to your existing healthcare coverage.
Understanding how Medicare works alongside TRICARE for Life or VA healthcare is an important part of preparing for this transition.
What We'll Walk Through Together
Medicare and VA healthcare
VA healthcare and Medicare are separate programs. Reviewing how they work alongside each other helps you understand where you can receive care and what your options are.
Medicare enrollment requirements
Certain coverage depends on being enrolled in specific parts of Medicare. We'll walk through what applies in your situation.
Important dates and deadlines
Timing matters. We'll map out the windows that apply to you so nothing is left until the last minute.
Medicare plan options
Depending on your coverage, some options may make more sense than others. We'll explain the differences without pushing a particular direction.
How your coverage works together
The goal is a clear picture of how each piece of your coverage fits with the others.
Coordination of Coverage
Veterans often have more than one source of coverage, and each has its own rules about where care is received and how costs are handled.
Rather than starting with plans, we start with your coverage as it exists today. Once that picture is clear, decisions about Medicare become much easier to make.
A simple goal:
Help you understand how your coverage works together so you can approach Medicare with confidence.
In Their Words
As a retired military member, I couldn't find a plan that fit my needs. Veronica understood my situation and helped me navigate my Medicare and TRICARE options.
Her knowledge and experience tying together how TRICARE for Life works with Medicare plans was invaluable.
Let's Sort Out How Your Coverage Fits Together
Bring your questions about TRICARE for Life, VA healthcare, and Medicare enrollment. We'll help you understand where to start.