Will I lose my TRICARE For Life benefits if I sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan?

 

No. Medicare Advantage Plans, sometimes called "Part C" or "MA Plans," are an “all in one” alternative to Original Medicare. Private companies approved by Medicare offer these plans. These "bundled" plans include:

• Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance);
• Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance); and
• Additional benefits (For example: dental, prescriptions, fitness)

If you enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan, you still have Medicare. Medicare is still your primary coverage, and TRICARE For Life is the second payer for TRICARE-covered services.

Note: Medicare Advantage claims don’t crossover to Medicare. This means you will have to file claims for reimbursement of TRICARE-covered services. Visit the Filing Claims page for instructions and claim form.

Contact Information
TRICARE For Life Contractor (WPS)
1-866-773-0404 / TDD 1-866-773-0405
http://www.tricare4u.com