Does any one know how tricare works for a reservist?
My BIL is in the Army stationed in San Jose, CA, and he is looking to go to the doc, when he called Tricare they told him it was going to cost him $150, and he is Tricare Reserve Select, (not Prime or Standard like for AD) So I am wondering if this sounds normal? Or maybe they are giving hom some bad information?
I know I have had my share of trouble with Tricare before, so I just wanted to be sure! He is asking for my help as I have been married to his Navy brother for 6 years but I am clueless for what a reservist needs...
Thank you for your help!!! )
Re: Tricare for Reserve???
Wait, he has Tricare Reserve Select? Or is going to get it?
Here's the cost share, so depending on what he's being seen for, that's probably where they got the $150.
Type of Provider
Outpatient Cost Share
Inpatient Cost Share
Network
15% of the negotiated rate
$17.05 per day ($25 minimum charge)
Non-Network
20% of the TRICARE allowable charge
$17.05 per day ($25 minimum charge)
Source
https://tricare.mil/mybenefit/home/overview/LearnAboutPlansAndCosts/TRICAREReserveSelect?
CJ 05/29/2013
If he is active right now, it should cost him nothing and he can be seen on base.
If he is reserve status and only doing his one weekend a month thing, then yes - it will cost (when we had it for our whole family it was about $200 a month) and he can be seen off post by anyone in network. It works similar to Tricare Standard as far as I know (we had Reserve Select for a couple of years, but DH is active ATM).
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