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In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).

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HELP!!!

My husband just went to BC yesterday and I feel like he left me dumbstruck and knowing nothing!

So I was wondering if anyone could give me info on when I would qualify for health insurance (I currently have none) and how I can get all the paperwork and insurance cards... I'm so upset because I miss him and have no idea what's going on or where we are in this whole benifits process.

Thanks ladies!
Heather.

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Permalink Reply by seabee_wife92 on May 11, 2011 at 7:39pm

Thank you so much I already feel better!

Permalink Reply by seabee_wife92 on May 11, 2011 at 7:39pm

Thank you so much I already feel better!

Permalink Reply by seabee_wife92 on May 11, 2011 at 8:10pm

What is the co-pay/monthly fee for tricare?

Permalink Reply by seabee_wife92 on May 11, 2011 at 8:20pm

Haha. That's okay. If he's paying for it I won't worry to much.

Permalink Reply by seabee_wife92 on May 11, 2011 at 8:25pm

Thanks for the support I needed it!

Permalink Reply by Jess_0411 on May 11, 2011 at 8:37pm

I was just recently enrolled in Tri-care, so I can answer this. For a family that is enrolled in Prime (which they recommend) its $460.00 a year for a family, and you can break it up into payments ($115.00 quarterly, $38.34 a month). Hope this helps. And relax, bootcamp will be over before you know it (:

Permalink Reply by seabee_wife92 on May 11, 2011 at 8:39pm

Thanks! That really helps me. I feel like I can relax now.

Permalink Reply by Marla on May 11, 2011 at 11:46pm

I just looked at my husband's LES (paystub) and we're a family on Prime, we don't pay anything other than for dental coverage that is like $40 a month.

Copied straight from the Tricare website:

Plan Overview
When you enroll in TRICARE Prime, you have an assigned primary care manager (PCM), either at a military treatment facility (MTF) or from the TRICARE network, who provides most of your care. Your PCM will refer you to a specialist for care he or she cannot provide and coordinate with your regional contractor for authorization, find a specialist in the network, and file claims on your behalf.

You have certain time and distance standards for care including wait times for urgent, routine and specialty care. Other benefits include enhanced vision and preventive services and travel reimbursement for some specialty care.

Out-of-Pocket Costs
Active duty service members and their families pay no enrollment fees and no out-of-pocket costs for any type of care as long as care is received from the PCM or with a referral.

All other beneficiaries pay annual enrollment fees ($230/year for individuals or $460/year for families), and the cost for care is based on where the care is received.

Permalink Reply by esther22ship02div932PIR7-1 on May 13, 2011 at 11:48am

Fitz**etwife : I'm also trying to set up insurance and ID card stuff. I received a letter from my husband with just graduation info, nothing about getting my ID card. I called the local base here and they said I would have to contact him to fill out a form or to give me Power of Attorney?? I asked our recruiter all about this before he left and he didn't say anything about all that. I know our daughters and I are already on all of his information, just trying to figure out this ID card and insurance stuff. Will my husband be able to get me those things from bootcamp?

Permalink Reply by esther22ship02div932PIR7-1 on May 13, 2011 at 11:54am

Alright, just read where there is probably another letter that will be coming with the ID form. Just another question about the cost of it though. Will I have to pay for the cost upfront at all? Or will they deduct it from what my husband will be getting at bootcamp? Just hoping I don't have to put anything out, when we're not really getting paid yet.

Permalink Reply by Anti M on May 13, 2011 at 12:11pm

It is deducted from his pay, you should have nothing to pay up front. Even most of the4 doctors go to don't want the co-pay up front.