Originally Posted by
UAL T38 Phlyer
I
think you can buy some kind of tricare supplement to go to your local docs if you don't live near a mil facility.
That's why (space-a) you see all those old retirees sitting around in the clinic or hospital all day. They only get seen when everyone else is done.
Which for me, means eventually I'll have two almost worthless benefits: free medical from the USAF, and free passes on UAL. I'll be in line so long, I'll forget why I was there in the first place.
Space-A military medical would be problematic, but my understanding is that TriCare is a pretty good deal...I know retired folks who claim that it saves them thousands of dollars compared to medicare or private plans.