TRICARE For Life Costs

Medicare Part B Premiums

When you use TRICARE For Life, you don't pay any enrollment fees, but you must have Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B.

• Medicare Part A is paid from payroll taxes while you are working.
• Medicare Part B has a monthly premium, which is based on your income.

For more information:

• Visit www.medicare.gov
• Call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 1-800-325-0778)

Costs for Covered Services

TRICARE pays after Medicare.

• In most cases, you'll pay nothing for covered services.
• If the care is covered by TRICARE but not Medicare, you'll pay the TRICARE For Life deductible and cost-shares. Examples include:
  • Inpatient hospital stays longer than 150 days
  • Care received outside of the U.S. or U.S. territories
• If the care isn't covered by Medicare or TRICARE, then you'll pay the entire amount.
• For more specific details, download the TRICARE For Life Cost Matrix.

Here's how it works:

If the service is covered by:	Then, you pay:
Both Medicare and TRICARE	Nothing.
TRICARE, but not Medicare	The TRICARE calendar year deductible and cost shares. Costs for Active Duty Family Members Costs for Retired Service Members, Their Families, and Other Beneficiaries
Medicare, but not TRICARE	The Medicare deductible and coinsurance.