TRICARE for Life

When using TRICARE For Life (TFL), TRICARE is the second payer after Medicare in most cases. You have minimal out-of-pocket costs with TFL. There are no TFL enrollment fees, but you are required to pay Medicare Part B premiums (unless you are an ADFM). Visit the Medicare Web Site for the current Medicare Part B premium amounts. For additional information about TFL, contact Wisconsin Physicians Service (view contact information in the More Information section) or visit TRICARE's Web Site.

TRICARE for Life Health Care Costs

The following chart highlights your TFL out-of-pocket costs. For a detailed breakdown, visit TRICARE's Web Site and click on the “Costs” link.

Type of Service	What Medicare Pays	What TRICARE Pays	What You Pay
Covered by TRICARE and Medicare	Medicare’s authorized amount	Remaining amount	Nothing
Covered by Medicare but not TRICARE	Medicare’s authorized amount	Nothing	Medicare deductible and cost-share
Covered by TRICARE but not Medicare	Nothing	TRICARE’s authorized amount	TRICARE deductible and cost-share
Not Covered by TRICARE or Medicare	Nothing	Nothing	Total amount charged

Last Reviewed: July 11, 2008