When TRICARE was created in 1994, options were expanded to include three choices:
Discuss the difference between the following options:
TRICARE Standard
A fee for service health plan for families of active duty personnel and retirees that goes into effect when treated by a civilian provider. Most enrollees pay an annual deductible
TRICARE Extra
A PPO type of managed care plan that allows TRICARE beneficiaries who do not have priority at a military treatment facility to receive services primarily from a civilian provider at a reduced fee.
TRICARE Prime
HMO style plan for TRICARE beneficiaries that offers preventive care and routine physical examinations. Each individual on this plan is assigned a primary care manager.
Discuss the difference between the following options:
TRICARE Standard
A fee for service health plan for families of active duty personnel and retirees that goes into effect when treated by a civilian provider. Most enrollees pay an annual deductible
TRICARE Extra
A PPO type of managed care plan that allows TRICARE beneficiaries who do not have priority at a military treatment facility to receive services primarily from a civilian provider at a reduced fee.
TRICARE Prime
HMO style plan for TRICARE beneficiaries that offers preventive care and routine physical examinations. Each individual on this plan is assigned a primary care manager.