RE: BCBS, Medicare part A,Tricare??? vsVA benefits

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Thanks.

Re: BCBS, Medicare part A,Tricare???

vs VA benefits

Tricare for Life makes you take both Medicare A & B so prescriptions are

never an issues. We always have a certain amount of logistical problems

with VA and VA usually has to authorize care at an " other " facility than

themselves. I think Tricare for Life is very simplistic and a wonderful

benefit for the veteran. Co pays for meds are usually $9 at say Walmart

for one month or they can use mail order and it is still $9.00 for three

months

Patti Montemayor, RN CCTC

Transplant Coordinator

and White Hospital

2401 S. 31st Street

Temple, TX 76508

254/724-8448

FAX 254/724-8772

>>> phorton@... 4/2/2008 11:14 AM >>>

Hi, I have a liver tx eval patient that has BCBS through his wife's

employer. The patient has been declared disabled over 4 years ago, he is

ex military and has the option of using his VA benefits or if he

purchases Medicare part B( He has part A then Tricare for Life will

begin again. What advice would you all give to this patient? Is he going

to be penalized if he doesnt purchase part B and if not when can

he pick up part B again?? Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

Trish Horton

WK/LSU Regional Transplant Center

Shreveport,LA