If I sign up for TRICARE, can they take out deductibles and monthly costs from my drill pay?

2020-11-21T09:07:27-05:00

I’m currently about to turn 19 and my health benefits are set to expire from Medicare. If I sign up for TRICARE, can they take out deductibles and monthly costs via drill pay ?

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 21 at 2020 12:06 PM

2020-11-21T12:06:29-05:00

No. You must set up payment to Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) through scheduled EFT or recurring credit/debit card charge.

https://tricare.mil/Plans/Enroll/TRS/Premiums

TRICARE Reserve Select Monthly Premiums | TRICARE

Describes TRS monthly premiums

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2020 6:29 PM

2020-11-23T18:29:47-05:00

The problem is not all months in the USAR are paying months. So without a paycheck how would they take it out. Hence, you need to set up automatic payment through your financial institution or credit card.