Originally Posted by
Tarheel
I still don't get it...Are the 180 days of medical just luck, or are we entitled to it? This is a big deal! My wife and I just learned we have a new baby on the way...4 months after my VSP separation! 
My time control was off on this one.
Tarheel, Congrats on adding one to the family formation. Don't sweat time control, I don't think it's a gradeable item in your case. Have you separated yet? Do you have your ID Card? If both are yes- what does it say on the back? Under "Medical" my red civilian card said " Direct:Yes" and I'm guessing this is what shows you are in tricare. If you have not separated yet, you can go ask either MPF or Tricare, but that's where your mileage may vary. Worst case- but the Tricare coverage, but it's about $1300/qtr for family. We used another provider for a bit less.