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Tricare Retired Reserve covers 'gray area' retirees

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FALLS CHURCH, Va. --  People in the Retired Reserve who are not yet age 60 can now purchase Tricare health coverage for themselves and their eligible family members.

Tricare Retired Reserve started Sept. 1 for retired reservists who are also known as "gray area" retirees.

"This new program offers a health coverage opportunity for 'gray area' guardsmen and reservists who served America honorably, setting a proud example for today's forces," said Rear Adm. Christine Hunter, deputy director of the Tricare Management Activity. "Tricare Retired Reserve will provide an outstanding health benefit."

Retired reservists qualify for TRR coverage if under the age of 60 and eligible to receive non-regular retirement pay when they turn 60. They don't qualify for TRR coverage if they are eligible for or enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program.

Instructions on qualifying for and purchasing TRR are available by going to  www.tricare.mil/trr . 

The monthly premium this year is $388.31 for the TRR member-only and $976.41 for the member and family. Tricare will adjust the premiums annually.

TRR health care coverage is similar to Tricare Standard.

After purchasing TRR, retirees will receive the Tricare Retired Reserve Handbook. The handbook gives details about covered services, how to get care and who to contact for assistance.