Old 01-10-2018, 09:40 AM
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a1flyer
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If you're happy with Tricare Prime, keep it and don't sign up for SWA medical. SWA will pay you $50/month to not use their medical. That just about pays for Prime (me and spouse). My PCM is at an AFB and it's easy to get appts and free drugs. That will give you time to ask others and, if at some point you want to change, you can change the following January.

If you're not happy with Prime or are moving away, or live away, from military medical care you might be better off with SWA medical (Tricare standard as secondary payer).

I've been Tricare Prime, with no SWA medical, since I retired 17 yrs ago.

PS - Say yes to SWA dental and vision (if you need that). Much cheaper than other options I've seen.
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