Carl the Engineer Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 "i dont understand what you being national guard has to do with champva? i thought that was for any veteran 100%pt? am i missing something?" In the hierarchy of insurances. As an example. If I was 55 years old, my wife would be eligible for ChampVA. When a non-traditional retiree (NG or Reserves) turns age 60, they become eligible for Tricare, and must take Tricare if the have ChampVA, which they then loose. I did turn 60 in March. ChampVA and Tricare also have differences at age 65 when Medicare kicks in. Last year my wife medical costs were $260,000.00, and the year before that, $216,000.00. All I pay is about $4000.00 out of pocket for monthly fees and deductible, plus about another $3500.00 in drugs (3 levels, and we usually end up in tier 2 by the end of the year). About $7500 a year. So, I can't take a chance, and Tricare won't tell me anything until we enroll. So, no for now. Thanks, Hamslice I think I would love ChampVA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl the Engineer Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 http://hcopub.dhs.state.mn.us/hcpmstd/15_30.htm#:~:text=TRICARE and TRICARE for Life,Department of Veterans Affairs program. "People eligible for TRICARE are not eligible for CHAMPVA." I loose, Hamslice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl the Engineer Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 3 hours ago, GBArmy said: And going from 90 to 100% isn't an easy trip. Great news. Of all the ways I could skin the cat, my outcomes were 94, 95 or 96. I suspect a 95 from what I can glean from my last rating letter, which took me from 91 to 92. I'll do the math when I get the letter. I also suspect my "increase claims" played a more important part then my new claims. Yes, 80 to 90 is tough, but 90 to 100 is a bitch. Started at 30% in 08'. Hamslice Keep plugin.... blahsaysme2u 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blahsaysme2u Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 same buddy. started at 10% for me in 08. jumped to 40% because the VA magically found medical records in 2012...then i started fighting and was sloshing through the mud from 90-100...glad you made it though. Carl the Engineer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder john999 Posted June 3, 2021 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted June 3, 2021 I started at 10% in 1973. In about 1994 I got 30%. In 2001 I got 70% and TDIU. A few months ago I got 100%.........You are one of us now Ham. It is quite a long road and one I would rather not be on but I don't have to worry about money these days. When you think about being 100% it is a bit depressing. I hope you have a happy life. blahsaysme2u and Carl the Engineer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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