Want to contact retired military using TRICARE in Indiana

[snubpacker]

I currently live in Naples, Florida but am anxiously awaiting my move back home to Indiana (either Bloomington or Pendleton). Grew up around Cloverdale and spent my last four years in the Navy at Crane.

I would be interested in starting a conversation with any retired military (under age 65) who are using TRICARE as their primary health insurance. Basic questions are: do you have trouble finding doctors that will accept Tricare Payment; are your claims processed in a timely manner (3-4 weeks); I am sure that I will have more later. Here in Florida, most doctors are NOT network providers but they do accept the Tricare Payment and the South region claims processer settles the claims quickly....I generally have my EOB within 4-6 weeks.

I also have some questions regarding registering an auto in Indiana...related to registration fees and taxes.

 

[Old Salt]

Hi, retired Navy here. Most doctors accept Tri-Care (Champus) but not Tri-Care Prime. We use a supplemental insurance (ASI) and it covers our Tricare deductibles. I cost $100 a month (total for the wife and I) and has a $100 a year deductible. There is a very good VA hospital here in Indianapolis also. Let me know if I can be of help.

 

[snubpacker]

Old Salt:

Thanks for the quick reply. I was happy to hear that TRICARE seems to be working pretty well in the North Region. How long does it generally take to get your claims processed?

Would appreciate you e mail address to discuss other move related items outside the forum and would eventually enjoy talking on the phone.

What did you do in the Navy? Duty stations?

Thanks again for the info.

Steve Sutherlin

 

[Boilers]

My mom uses my deceased dad's tricare. I think I recall her having positive experiences lately with it.