🔍 TRICARE Explained: John Letaw The TRICARE Guy🏅

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🎧 In this episode of "Forget About Money," host David Baughier interviews John Letaw, a retired naval officer and TRICARE expert.🌟

John, The TRICARE Guy, shares his extensive knowledge about the TRICARE healthcare system, providing invaluable insights for military retirees and their families.

John discusses: ⇣⇣⇣⇣⇣

➪ Various TRICARE plans (Prime, Select, Reserve, and Retired Reserve) 🏥

➪ The challenges of transitioning to retirement 🌅

➪ Enrollment processes and pitfalls 🔍

➪ Changes in TRICARE Select fees 💸

➪ Coverage criteria for different treatments, including weight loss drugs and medical emergencies 🩺

➪ Dental and vision care through FedVIP 🦷👓

➪ Navigating TRICARE while living abroad ✈️

➪ Emerging trends and resources for staying informed 🌐

➪ Don't miss John's personal anecdotes and practical advice to make the most of your TRICARE benefits. 📚✨

🔗 Links:

David's Links:

🌐 Fiology: https://www.fiology.com/free-fiology-workbook/

John's Links:

📖 Get John's book "Tricare Around the World" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/eJfcxMx

💬 Join the TRICARE Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tricareatw/

🌐 The TRICARE Guy Website and Mailing List: https://thetricareguy.com/

🎥 John's YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@thetricareguy

Additional TRICARE Resources mention can be found in our YouTube description

🕒 Timestamps/Chapters:

0:00 📢 Introduction to TRICARE and John Letaw

3:30 📋 TRICARE Plans Overview

9:44 🛡️ TRICARE Reserve and Retired Reserve Plans

16:05 🚀 Challenges of Transitioning to Retirement

19:30 🔄 Enrollment Process and Pitfalls

22:20 💰 Changes in TRICARE Select Fees

25:42 🏥 Coverage Criteria and Examples

27:50 💊 Weight Loss Drug Coverage Process

28:56 🚑 Medical Emergency Coverage Example

30:49 🧾 Medical Coding and Coverage

34:53 👓 FedVIP Vision and Dental Care

37:43 🚫 Exclusions: LASIK and Discount Programs

42:15 🌍 Retirement Abroad and TRICARE

44:21 🛠️ Challenges and Solutions

47:41 🌐 Providing TRICARE Support Globally

50:57 ✍️ Writing a TRICARE Guide During COVID

53:53 📚 Resources at thetricareguy.com

56:39 📈 Emerging Trends in TRICARE

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