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TRICARE young adult premiums to increase Jan. 1

TRICARE to set annual premiums. This coming year marks the to make sure TYA beneficiaries have all the facts now
first time TRICARE has had enough actual cost data to make the best decision possible, based on their needs
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Premiums for the Military to set the premiums based on actual costs rather than and circumstances, during the open enrollment season
Health System’s benefit plan for adult children between predicted cost. from Nov. 1 through Jan. 31.
21 and 26 years old have been announced.
“We are required by law to be cost-neutral to the “We like having young adults in our system and
The premiums for TRICARE Young Adult (TYA) government, so the premiums had to be raised to cover welcome them to stay on,” Justis said. “But they do
program will increase on Jan. 1 to $306 per month for the actual cost of care,” Justis said. have options.”
TYA Prime, and $228 per month for TYA Standard.
TYA offers very generous, competitive coverage for Other health care options for young adult benefi-
“Offering the option to have young adults covered young adults, Justis said. Although the premiums do ciaries include:
under these plans falls in line with what all Americans not go into effect until Jan. 1, TRICARE leaders want
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income and residence, and assistance paying premiums
may be available if beneficiaries qualify for government
subsidies through commercial plans

Visit www.tricare.mil/TYA for more information.

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