At a briefing a few weeks ago during drill, our company retention NCO was discussing a possible move from congress to grant FREE medical for all guardsmen.

Anybody have anymore info on this? Thanks!

Hooah!

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yeah, you can get it, it cost money when you arent activated. i think 268 a month....I am getting a better deal thru blue cross&n shield

I looked on the Tri Care website and they say effective Oct 1, there is a new program. here's the link

http://www.tricare.mil/mybenefit/home/overview/Plans/Re...nal+Guard+or+Reserve

That link just tells you how to enroll in the program. It isn't really specific on how it is different. Is it going to be cheaper, or are there more beenfits?

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Originally posted by Teknowil:
yeah, you can get it, it cost money when you arent activated. i think 268 a month....I am getting a better deal thru blue cross&n shield

268 a month?

OUCH!

It's actually $253 a month for a family and the same as tricare extra and standard.

Congress will never go for free healthcare for the Guard.