Frequently Asked Questions about VA and TRICARE Coverage

Mar, 13 2022 — Yes.  If you have Veterans Administration (VA) drug coverage, you can also join a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) or Medicare Advantage plan that includes drug coverage (MAPD) - and . . .

Aug, 02 2022 — Yes. You are permitted to disenroll from your Medicare Part D plan or Medicare Advantage plan during the Annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP - October 15th through December 7th) or outside the AEP usi . . .

Mar, 14 2022 — You are probably not being charged for Medicare Part D IRMAA, but rather only Medicare Part B IRMAA. Income-Related Monthly Adjustments Amounts (IRMAA) are additional amounts of money charged to . . .

Mar, 31 2016 — TRICARE provides health benefits for the military. As noted in the Medicare & You Handbook: [TRICARE is a] health care plan for active-duty service members, military retirees, and their fami . . .

Aug, 26 2020 — As noted in the Medicare & You Handbook: If you have Medicare Part A (hospital and in-patient coverage) and TRICARE (insurance for active-duty military, military retirees, and th . . .

May, 15 2015 — Your TRICARE coverage can work together with a Medicare Part D plan (as does VA coverage).If you are now entitled to TRICARE, your coverage will not change when you become eligible for a Medicare Part . . .

May, 15 2015 — As long as they still qualify, most people keep their TRICARE, VA, or FEHBP prescription drug coverage.Contact your benefits administrator or your insurer for information about your TRICARE, VA, or FE . . .

Jul, 25 2018 — Joining a Medicare drug plan is always your choice. You are not required to join a Medicare drug plan; it is optional. If you have CHAMPVA and you join a Medicare prescription drug plan, Medicare . . .

Jul, 25 2018 — To find more information on TRICARE, visit tricare.mil, or call the TRICARE Pharmacy Program at 1-877-363-1303. TTY users should call 1-877-540‑6261. In the past, you could also use the TRICA . . .

Dec, 14 2019 — Yes.  If you have VA coverage (that is, prescription drug coverage as part of Veterans Administration benefits), then you may not need Medicare Part D coverage.  However, if you find that th . . .