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Re: Medicare

Jack, how are you? So is what I have on mine Top Left first date block DOB-;
2nd Block 2nd line Date of issue, EFF Date: When you became or are eligible for Medicare and Tricare for life. EXP DATE: INDEF.
Hope this helps I would advise you to make sure you take a good look at your Spouses ID as well, Linda's almost slipped through the cracks.

Re: Medicare

Thanks chuck and everyone, all good info...and john e., thanks for the hearing aid info, im going to check that out!

Re: Medicare

Randy -

All of what I read in replys to your post seems to be 100% correct. Just one other thing: ALWAYS be sure any time you use Part A or Part B at any treatment facility, that you make sure to let them know that MEDICARE is the primary payer, and TRICARE FOR LIFE is secondary payer. Some brand name scripts are now up around $46 at local pharmacies - but generics thru Express Scripts are mostly at no cost. Also, as noted previously, if you can use a MTF pharmacy, there is no cost for any scripts.

Good luck..........Irv

Re: Medicare

Thanks, Chuck and Dee. I think I know enough now to at least be familiar with the process. I guess its about time to get a new ID card, the pic on mine must be 20 years old :)

Re: Medicare

Is there a yearly fee for Tricare for Life in addition to part B fee ? I have to do something next year. Also I get free care from VA do I have to use part B and tricare for life ?

Re: Medicare

Dave -

There is no annual fee for TFL (only the part B Medicare premiums that are deducted from your Social Security). You MUST sign up for Part B Medicare in order to be enrolled in TFL.

Regarding VA care - nothing to do with Medicare or TFL (totally separate). If you get free VA care you can choose to use that, but you can also use any other medical provider, in which case Medicare would be the PRIMARY (first) payer at 80% - TFL would be SECONDARY (second) payer at the remaining 20%.

Hope this is helpful.

Irv

Re: Medicare

Thanks for info, sounds like medicare and TFL is the way to go, even though VA is free have to wait 2-3 weeks for appointment, at least for now. will see how it goes, thanks again

Re: Medicare

Dave -

Some of the best things about Medicare/TFL is:
1) You get to choose a Primary Care Physician
2) In "nearly all" instances, you can see a specialist without a referral from your PCP
3) You can almost always get a second opinion for more significant concerns

Best to you.............Irv

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