[billmar]

Originally Posted by LEWIS

not knowing that much I have to ask what is tricare? is it only for dav or for any one that was in the servise?

Retired military and dependents are elibible for Tricare...Not sure if this also includes retired Reserivsts or Air National Guard members.

[dok4933]

Retired Reservists are eligible for Tricare. The retiree benefits are not any different for service members that are retired. They receive their benefits at the age 60 while active duty personnel get them after 20 years and they retire.

They can choose from the options that are available to them. Tricare Prime, Standard/Extra or if on Medicare Tricare for Life as a supplemental. Tricare Prime is more like a HMO and Standard/Extra is like a PPO.

I switched over from Blue Cross Blue Shield last year and have had no problem at all with Tricare, not to counting the approx $9,000.00 a year in savings.

Tricare. mil is the site where all info is available.

Goog luck and thanks for your service.

[villages3412]

DOD Notice via FRA

Walgreens to Leave TRICARE Pharmacy Network
Beginning January 1, 2012 Walgreens drug stores will no longer be part of the network used by the TRICARE Pharmacy plan known as Express Scripts, Inc. (ESI), which is a Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) company that processes TRICARE pharmacy claims. TRICARE beneficiaries filling a prescription at Walgreens after December 31, 2011, will pay 100 percent of the cost up-front and than file a paper claim for non-network benefit reimbursement, that will dramatically increase out of pocket costs.
Other retail pharmacy options include CVS, Rite Aid, Walmart and Safeway stores and some smaller local pharmacies. In addition, this is a good time to consider TRICARE Home Delivery.

[batman911]

You can also have your meds filled free, without any co-pay, at any military pharmacy.

[villages3412]

Walgreens has dropped tri care> here is the approved list. 2012


SWEETBAY SUPERMARKET #1937

View Map820 OLD CAMP RD
THE VILLAGES, FL 32162

(352) 753-7124



THE MEDICINE CHEST

View Map910 OLD CAMP RD BLDG 170
THE VILLAGES, FL 32162

(352) 753-1877



CVS #08381

View Map5208 E COUNTY ROAD 466
THE VILLAGES, FL 32162

(352) 751-4700



PUBLIX #0004

View Map8780 SE 165TH MULBERRY LN
THE VILLAGES, FL 32162

(352) 751-0304



WAL-MART #4262

View Map4085 WEDGEWOOD LN
THE VILLAGES, FL 32162

(352) 259-2844



PREMIER PHARMACY

View Map1580 SANTA BARBARA BLVD
THE VILLAGES, FL 32159

(352) 259-2159



PUBLIX #1155

View Map327 COLONY BLVD
THE VILLAGES, FL 32162

(352) 391-1808



PUBLIX #1080

View Map3475 WEDGEWOOD LN
THE VILLAGES, FL 32162

(352) 751-6302



PUBLIX #1334

View Map1566 BELLA CRUZ DR
LADY LAKE, FL 32159

(352) 750-9863



PUBLIX #0447

View Map1120 BICHARA BLVD
LADY LAKE, FL 32159

(352) 750-2424



TARGET PHARMACY #2058

View Map716 N US HIGHWAY 441
THE VILLAGES, FL 32159

(352) 205-8943



WINN-DIXIE PHARMACY #2337

View Map944 BICHARA BLVD
LADY LAKE, FL 32159

(352) 753-6115



SAM'S CLUB #4998

View Map755 N US HIGHWAY 27
LADY LAKE, FL 32159

(352) 751-5989



CVS #05120

View Map860 AVENIDA CENTRAL
LADY LAKE, FL 32159

(352) 750-1118



RXCARE PHARMACY

View Map13733 N US HIGHWAY 441
LADY LAKE, FL 32159

(352) 391-5533



VINTAGE PHARMACY

View Map725 HIGHWAY 466
LADY LAKE, FL 32159

(352) 751-6895



WAL-MART #2843

View Map17861 S US HIGHWAY 441
SUMMERFIELD, FL 34491

(352) 307-4410



CVS #05226

View Map17817 SE 109TH AVE
SUMMERFIELD, FL 34491

(352) 347-6616





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