MRGRG-MS - Proposed TRICARE and Pharmacy Changes

Here's what you get troops, spouses, and widows if Congress does not stop the DoD/Administration TRICARE fee increases. We can sit on our butts now and do nothing, but I guarantee you, we will all get off our butts to pay the increased costs if Congress does not hear a "loud" roar from us. Under 65 retirees, spouses, and widows are targeted now but you can bet TRICARE for Life is in their sights. We can't allow the under 65 group to take this hit...it's more than the fee...it's principle...the government is betraying a trust...taking earned benefits.

Contact your Representative and Senators toll free with numbers below....when the Capitol operator answers simply ask for your Representative's/Senators office and ask whoever answers to make a record of your call opposing "TRICARE Fee Increases".

To call toll free use 1-866-877-4455 (courtesy of Enlisted Army National Guard Association of the US) or 1-866-272-6622 (courtesy of the Military Officers Association of America) – Harry Riley.

PROPOSED CHANGES TO TRICARE BENEFIT

Junior Enlisted Retiree (E-6 and below)

TRICARE PRIME TRICARE STANDARD

Annual Enrollment Annual Enrollment Annual Deductible

Fiscal Year	Single	Family	Single	Family	Single	Family
FY 2006	$230	$460	$0	$0	$150	$300
FY 2007	$275	$550	$75	$150	$175	$350
FY 2008	$325	$650	$140	$280	$185	$370

Senior Enlisted Retirees (E-7 and above)

FY 2006	$230	$460	$0	$0	$150	$300
FY 2007	$350	$700	$100	$200	$175	$350
FY 2008	$475	$950	$200	$400	$185	$370

Retired Officers

FY 2006	$230	$460	$0	$0	$150	$300
FY 2007	$500	$1,000	$150	$300	$225	$450
FY 2008	$700	$1,400	$280	$560	$280	$560

FY 2009 for all military retired ranks, TRICARE Prime and Standard enrollment fees will be adjusted each year using the Federal Employees Health Benefit Plan (FEHBP) rates of inflation. It should be noted in recent years the enrollment fees in FEHBP have been double digit.

Proposed Pharmacy Benefit Changes

Source Generic Brand Name Non-Formulary

	Current	FY 2007	Current	FY 2007	Current	FY 2007
Military Clinic	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Mail Order	$3.00	$0	$9.00	$9.00	$22.00	$22.00
Retail	$3.00	$5.00	$9.00	$15.00	$22.00	$22.00