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12-29-2013 | 09:14 AM

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I declined company medical--here is why, and the bad thing about it--Tricare is the insurance of last resort--If you have any other insurance--they expect it to pay first...I do have the company Dental and Vision Family plans--so that is nice--However with the change in the Tricare Prime Service area--I am on the hook for more-which sucks..When I can afford it, I will consider going back on the company plan--I think it is probably a bit more full service--but MUCH more spensive..1st year pay not conducive..So positives and negatives for both...

12-29-2013 | 09:54 AM

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I'm going to run for Congress, "serve" one term, never be present for votes, never introduce any bills, accept "donations" from lobbyists, and retire.

And get the Congressional Health Plan, free, for life.

(And I think, a pension, too).

12-31-2013 | 07:45 AM

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Well played, sir.

01-22-2014 | 01:37 PM

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I declined UAL coverage, opting for Tricare Reserve Select, better coverage and much cheaper.

Before you do this, check with your new employer on disability coverage--we had a guy at Delta leave our insurance and lose his medical while on MLOA...he tried to come back, use his sick lv and go on disability-nope.

I personally pay for TRS and the cheapest company healthcare, along with company life, vision, dental and disability.

01-22-2014 | 04:44 PM

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If Congress has their way, in a few years there won't be any military "health care/benefits."

01-22-2014 | 08:46 PM

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I'll be sticking with TRS. For $204/month for the family plan, it's CHEAP.

01-23-2014 | 02:10 AM

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I'll be sticking with TRS. For $204/month for the family plan, it's CHEAP.

Agreed.

I have been on Tricare Prime by going on deployments to keep benefits, but that has run dry. This month is the first month I have ever paid for healthcare (Tricare Reserve Select), but it is cheaper and better than my new civilian healthcare offering.

01-23-2014 | 05:58 AM

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Capt and tenille getting divorced after 39 years. You know " love will keep us together"

01-23-2014 | 06:01 AM

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Check that. Sen Cruz and McCain want all retirees off of Tricare First off prime and pay for standard only if you can't get coverage through private means. It will be obamacare for all soon enough.