TRICARE, is a federal program that provides health care benefits to families of current and retired military personnel. To be eligible for TRICARE, sponsors and beneficiaries must be enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).
TRICARE offers three plans, each with different types of benefits:
TRICARE Standard, a fee-for-service plan - gives more options and flexibility in choices of providers, but it also involves some additional out-of-pocket expenses. You have the option to use a network provider or out-of-network provider, without need to get a referral. However, you may still need authorization for certain services, such as with most other insurance plans. You will pay an annual deductible on TRICARE Standard.
TRICARE offers three plans, each with different types of benefits:
TRICARE Standard, a fee-for-service plan - gives more options and flexibility in choices of providers, but it also involves some additional out-of-pocket expenses. You have the option to use a network provider or out-of-network provider, without need to get a referral. However, you may still need authorization for certain services, such as with most other insurance plans. You will pay an annual deductible on TRICARE Standard.