Not much to do with 'Military Presence." I believe that if a provider accepts Medicare (most do with the aging population) , they have to accept TRICARE. Once a retiree goes over 65, he switches to Medicare as primary with Tricare picking up the copay. t's a no brainer - no costs except perhaps a few prescription copays between $3.00 and $22.00 for a three month supply (Express Scripts).

What if Delta decides to cut medical costs, increase copay, etc in next contract ?

Been retired from military for 27 years. Would absolutely pick Tricare again.

THink WAY down the road on what your medical coverage will be when you fly your grandchildren around in your antique 2007 Cessna.