Originally Posted by
Meme In Command
And yet how many people put themselves through 20 years of military service ( big government) just for Tricare?
Ask someone why they're doing 20. "I need that Tricare for the family" is one of the most common answers. Nobody is suggesting Tricare is flawless, but the cost effectiveness more than often outweighs it's cons. Next time some "small government" vet bro complains about Tricare, ask them which company health insurance plan they pay for.
Statistically around 15-20% people make it to retirement, so your theory doesn't really pan out in actual numbers. The vast majority of people give it up for something else. Never let facts get in the way in the way of a good internet rant, am I right?
As someone who has drawn on Tricare for a long time, there are many problems with it. I listed some of them above without delving into partisan politics nonsense. Another reason it sucks so bad is the negative retention incentive for specialists. Doctors, especially specialists, are far underpaid compared to their civilian peers. This leads to shortages in the field, and they get overworked. This results in massive attrition the moment they are eligible to separate, sending experienced practitioners to the civilian world where they are better treated and better compensated.
Again, I don't say this as a theoretical. Tricare is an absolute **** show unless you're perfectly healthy and just going for your annual physical. Don't get me started on the 4+ hour pharmacy waits, either.