Any vets here use base medical care?

[PattySprinter]

Wondering if anyone here has military medical care and what their experiences are trying to use it (appointments, prescriptions etc) while on the road.
Thanks!

 

[SoulRaven]

Are you talking about VA Health Care system or medical care for military retirees?

 

[Queen]

My folks were RV'ers before they passed, dad was a retiree and they has TriCare For LIfe. If that's what you've got, I know dad stopped at bases all over the country to get meds as needed.

ETA - he passed in 2008 and mom in 2014 so my info may be outdated.

 

[PattySprinter]

Are you talking about VA Health Care system or medical care for military retirees?

I am talking retiree benefits.

 

[Cammalu]

Using tricare insurance? I use it


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[PattySprinter]

Using tricare insurance?  I use it.
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I guess I can use TriCare ... I live near an amazing on-base hospital so I do not have co-pays or any costs.
I guess I am wondering how traveling and not using an assigned primary care physician works (or doesn't)
... I have some health issues that I need to be seen for every couple months.

 

[Cammalu]

Patty I'm not sure about that. I suggest you call Tricare and see what they offer. I suppose you could always ask on the base if you can get care at any base.


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