MSgt S

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SSDI, Medicare Pt B and Tricare

MSgt S replied to MSgt S's question in Social Security Disability Questions

Thanks Keith...although I've been using VA for my own issues, my wife's primary care is through Tricare so we don't want to lose our eligibility. Just a bit confused on what you said as far as paying Tricare premium which was cut in half (though you say I don't have to pay Tricare premiums). So are you still paying reduced Tricare premiums plus the monthly Medicare Pt B premium? Currently my Tricare Prime coverage covers myself and my wife, no kids.
SSDI, Medicare Pt B and Tricare

MSgt S posted a question in Social Security Disability Questions

I'm a 58 yr old Air Force vet and I just recently got my SSDI approved which made me Medicare eligible. Me and my wife's health insurance is through Tricare Prime. Tricare rules say that I lose my Tricare eligibility if I decline Medicare Part B. Does this mean I have to pay both my Tricare premium and Medicare Part B premium to keep my Tricare insurance?