Veterans

Susan Calvin

(2,085 posts) Thu Mar 29, 2018, 04:45 PM Mar 2018

Tricare prescription question

I recently went on Medicare and Tricare for life.

My first 90 days of mail-order prescriptions was $20, three prescriptions being $0 and one being $20.

My next 90 days changed to $7 and $24, respectively, for a total of $45.

I'm not complaining - just wondering if this was already in the works or was the doing of our wonderful new administration, if anyone happens to know off the top of their head.

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Tricare prescription question (Original Post) Susan Calvin Mar 2018 OP

Was there a means interview between receiving your meds? denbot Apr 2018 #1

It's an across-the-board increase. Susan Calvin Apr 2018 #2

Sorry for the bad info denbot Apr 2018 #3

Yes, that would have a means test, of course. Susan Calvin Apr 2018 #4

It really is. denbot Apr 2018 #5

denbot

(9,912 posts)

1. Was there a means interview between receiving your meds?

Reply to Susan Calvin (Original post)

Sun Apr 1, 2018, 01:31 AM

Apr 2018

Even if you did not have a recent means test, maybe they “assumed” a higher income after the new year, and you were charged a higher rate?

I am assuming that the means test is required at the beginning of each calendar year..

Susan Calvin

(2,085 posts)

2. It's an across-the-board increase.

Reply to denbot (Reply #1)

Sun Apr 1, 2018, 10:51 AM

Apr 2018

I was just curious as to when the decision took place, if anyone happened to know off the top of their head.

Tricare for Life pharmacy does not have a means test as far as I am aware....?

denbot

(9,912 posts)

3. Sorry for the bad info

Reply to Susan Calvin (Reply #2)

Sun Apr 1, 2018, 12:14 PM

Apr 2018

I use the VA proper, not Tri Care.

Susan Calvin

(2,085 posts)

4. Yes, that would have a means test, of course.

Reply to denbot (Reply #3)

Sun Apr 1, 2018, 05:54 PM

Apr 2018

Hope you are happy with your care. I understand it is a great system, once you get in.

denbot

(9,912 posts)

5. It really is.

Reply to Susan Calvin (Reply #4)

Mon Apr 2, 2018, 12:27 AM

Apr 2018

I’m glad I signed up when I did, as it seems that my level of service is grandfathered in.
When I do use the VA system, I go to the West Los Angeles VA Hospital. While it is pretty crowded at times, the level of service is as good as I get via my wife’s Blue Cross, only much cheaper.

I hope your experience with Tri Care meets your needs within your budget.

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