Military medical facilities aim to woo back Medicare-eligible patients

Article Title: Military medical facilities aim to woo back Medicare-eligible patients

Article Excerpt: "...They are prioritizing bringing back these retirees and their dependents back to 21 military treatment facilities, Dr. Stephen Ferrara, acting assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, told a Military Officers Association of America conference Oct. 28. ..."

Reference Source: www.marinecorpstimes.com

Pentagon Drops Coverage of GLP-1 Weight Loss Meds for Medicare-Eligible Retirees

Article Title: Pentagon Drops Coverage of GLP-1 Weight Loss Meds for Medicare-Eligible Retirees

Article Excerpt: "...Military retirees and family members on Tricare for Life, and civilians with access to military hospitals and clinics, will lose coverage for weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound starting Aug. 31, according to the Defense Health Agency.

Military health officials said earlier this month that Medicare-eligible retirees -- those who use Tricare for Life -- and Defense Department civilians and others with access to military hospitals but who aren't on Tricare will no longer be able to get these popular medications through the DoD health system. ..."

Reference Source: www.military.com

How Does Medicare Work with VA Benefits and TRICARE for Life?

Article Title: How Does Medicare Work with VA Benefits and TRICARE for Life?

Article Excerpt: "Do veterans need Medicare? There are many advantages to enrolling in Medicare when you qualify—even if you have other military health benefits. Medicare can add another layer of coverage, cost savings, and convenience if you already have VA benefits or TRICARE for Life. This guide will help you understand how Medicare can work with or supplement your current military health benefits."

Reference Source: National Council on Aging