The ABCs of Medicare and TRICARE for Life
While service members, military retirees, and their families are generally familiar with their healthcare options, most people don't understand what happens to their TRICARE coverage when they turn 65 or become eligible for Medicare. I'll explain all the acronyms and buzzwords, when (and how) you need to sign up for Medicare, why you might (or might not) want a Medicare Advantage Plan, and how TRICARE for Life works with Medicare. I’ll also discuss how your Modified Adjusted Gross Income can impact your Medicare premium and the steps you might want to take in the years before you enroll.