I'm going to post this in two locations with the hopes of gaining insight from some of the more seasoned people here.
I was medically retired in 2017 and rated 100% P&T by VA. As I'm sure many of you can agree the VA healthcare system is TERRIBLE in my area. So bad it deters me from even going to get seen for something like a potential concussion. It would be a 6-8 hour process just to get seen.
My family and I have Tricare For Life from the medical retirement. I have a Primary Care provider through Tricare.
I need insight from some of you about whether or not I can use both. Does having Tricare provide me the opportunity to go to a civilian ER and be covered through insurance or is the VA my only option? Any and all insight is greatly appreciated.
I was medically retired in 2017 and rated 100% P&T by VA. As I'm sure many of you can agree the VA healthcare system is TERRIBLE in my area. So bad it deters me from even going to get seen for something like a potential concussion. It would be a 6-8 hour process just to get seen.
My family and I have Tricare For Life from the medical retirement. I have a Primary Care provider through Tricare.
I need insight from some of you about whether or not I can use both. Does having Tricare provide me the opportunity to go to a civilian ER and be covered through insurance or is the VA my only option? Any and all insight is greatly appreciated.