1. Transitional Health Care Benefits/TRICARE
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2. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Define the Transitional Assistance Management Program (TAMP).
Establish who is eligible for TAMP and what is the timeline for eligibility.
Define the Health Insurance Marketplace and its benefit to transitioning service members.

3. LEARNING OBJECTIVES CON’T:
Establish what medical care is available for retirees and their dependents.
Define is the Continued Health Care Benefit Program (CHCBP)?

4. TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE HEALTHCARE PROGRAM
TAMP
Limited to 180 days
Quarterly premiums/ deductibles
TRICARE Selective Reserve

5. ELIGABILITY FOR HEALTHCARE:
Involuntary Separation.
Supporting contingency operations
Reservists
Active duty
Sole survivor discharge

6. ELIGABILITY CON’T:
SELRES/RC with no break in service.
Family members

7. DENTAL COVERAGE:
One-time dental care within 180 days, unless exam was received within 90 days of getting out.
MTF Space-available

8. HEALTH INSURANCE MARKET PLACE
Assistance finding health care coverage
Veterans not enrolled in VA Benefits/ Veteran’s Health Coverage
Dependents not eligible for VA Healthcare Program.

9. RETIREE MEDICAL COVERAGE:
Active Duty/Reservist (age 60)
Request to enroll 90 days prior to retirement date.
Three options of enrollment depending on eligibility.

10. TRICARE COVERAGE FOR RETIREES:
TRICARE Prime: annual fee/co-payment/not typically required to file claims/assigned PCM.
TRICARE Select: You choose providers, reimbursement for select preventative care services, annual fee, co-costs for medical treatment.

11. TRICARE COVERAGE CON’T:
TRICARE for Life: <65 years old, eligible for Medicare Part A
No annual fees
Enrollees required to pay Medicare Part B premiums
Unless sponsor is on Active Duty
Supplemental insurance still recommended

12. CONTINUED HEALTH CARE BENEFIT PROGRAM
Premium base, minimal coverage
Temporary health coverage post lost of eligibility of TRICARE eligibility for months.
Must purchase this within 60 days of losing TRICARE eligibility.

13. TRICARE SPECIFIC REASORCES:

14. HEALTH BENEFITS OFFICE: DSN: 619-532-8328
Knowledgeable Advisors
Personalized counseling of eligibility and benefits
Active Duty members in all status of service
Retirees, Dependents, SECNAV Designee, etc.
LOCATION: Naval Medical Center San Diego, Bldg 26, 3B