What are the benefits of having Tricare Prime for my spouse?

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 20:42:40 -0400

My wife has to get an EFMP screening done and my buddy told me to get TriCARE prime before making the appointment and i’m not sure why. Just wondering what the benefits are.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 9 at 2021 8:52 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 20:52:03 -0400

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member Here is the website.

https://www.tricare.mil/

Home | TRICARE

Links to all major pages within the website

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Jul 9 at 2021 9:39 PM

LTC Kevin B. — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 21:39:08 -0400

Lower out-of-pocket costs.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 10 at 2021 5:34 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 05:34:39 -0400

Your buddy is an idiot, don't listen to junior enlisted for life and career advice.

You and your spouse should already be enrolled in Tricare Prime. Unless you specifically changed your spouse's enrollment she is enrolled in Prime.

Which Tricare you're enrolled in makes no difference to the EFMP screening. An Army doctor is required to do the screening

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jul 10 at 2021 2:07 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 14:07:17 -0400

If you are still active then she normally is covered by your normal insurance. You military hospital should be able to guide you.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Jul 10 at 2021 2:52 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 14:52:45 -0400

First, don’t trust barracks lawyers. Your buddy doesn’t have a clue.

Second, if your wife is already in deers and added as a dependent she should already be added at Tricare Prime as a default. Dont hesitate to stop by your nearest tricare rep to go over the differences of the various Tricare levels.

Third, Screenings don’t depend on your Tricare level. It’s covered regardless

Fourth,
If you can afford elevating your Tricare level you should. It’s worth it

Response by SMSgt Bob W. made Jul 11 at 2021 3:14 PM

SMSgt Bob W. — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 15:14:09 -0400

EFMP vs Tricare Prime? Isn't that like bowling balls vs peaches? Isn't she with you and isn't a military doctor doing the evaluation? What does insurance have to do with it?