TRICARE Prime reminds retirees of a convenient payment option

TRICARE makes it easy for retirees to pay their TRICARE Prime enrollment fees by establishing a monthly allotment from their service retirement pay.  The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), the U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Public Health Service deducts the retirement pay allotment. 

To view the full TRICARE news release, please visit: http://www.tricare.mil/pressroom/news.aspx?fid=256

DFAS will put allotment orders into their pay system for processing once TRICARE sends the request. Retirees may view their allotment details through myPay at https://mypay.dfas.mil/mypay.aspx, or on their Retired Account Statement (RAS) when DFAS activates the allotment. Beneficiaries who receive survivor benefits from retired sponsors are paid through a separate pay account and are not eligible for an enrollment fee allotment.

Fact Sheet: What Happens to My Benefit When I Retire

TRICARE has exceptional health plans for military service members, retirees and their families.  Uniformed service members preparing for retirement have several important health care issues to consider.  Here is a quick and simple guide to help them understand their medical, dental and pharmacy benefits, and assist in their smooth transition.

To view the full fact sheet, please visit: http://www.tricare.mil/Factsheets/viewfactsheet.cfm?id=347

Fact Sheet: Benefits for National Guard and Reserve Retirees and Their Families

Retired National Guard or Reserve members and their family members may be eligible for TRICARE medical and dental benefits.

To view the full fact sheet, please visit: http://www.tricare.mil/Factsheets/viewfactsheet.cfm?id=350

About TRICARE Management Activity

TRICARE Management Activity, the Department of Defense agency that administers the health care plan for the uniformed services, retirees and their families, serves more than 9.2 million eligible beneficiaries worldwide.