TRICARE Comparison
To view the appropriate comparison chart, please select which US Family Health Plan is right for your situation.
- See the TRICARE Comparison Chart for Active Duty Family Members
- See the TRICARE Comparison Chart for Military Retirees with Medicare Part B
- See the TRICARE Comparison Chart for Military Retirees without Medicare Part B
TRICARE Comparison Chart for Active Duty Family Members
US Family Health Plan (USFHP) Benefits for Active-Duty, Guard and Reserve Family Members - It's FREE.
Pacific Medical Centers through USFHP delivers top-quality health coverage through board certified providers.
| Benefits | US Family Health Plan |
TRICARE Standard | TRICARE Extra | TRICARE Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider Visits | $0 | 20% of allowable charge | 15% of contracted fee | $0 |
| Wellness Exam (Yearly) | $0 | Not covered | Not covered | $0 |
| Emergency Room Visit | $0 | 20% of allowable charge | 15% of contracted fee | $0 |
| Eyeglasses | Not covered Discounts apply | Not covered | Not covered | Not covered |
| Catastrophic Cap/Out of Pocket | $1,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $1,000 |
| Durable Medical Equipment | $0 | 20% of allowable charge | 15% of contracted fee | $0 |
| Home Healthcare | $0 | 20% of allowable charge | 15% of contracted fee | $0 |
| Skilled Nursing Facility | $0 | Greater of $9.50 per day or $25 | Greater of $9.50 per day or $25 | $0 |
| Ambulatory Surgery (Day Surgery or outpatient) | $0 | $25 cost share for hospital charges | $25 cost share for hospital charges | $0 |
| Prescriptions | 30 day supply $3, Generic $9, Brand $22, Non formulary Or 90 day supply mail-order | 20% of allowable charge | 15% of contracted fee | n/a |
| Inpatient Hospital (Includes hospital & provider services) | $0 | $11.45 per day | $11.45 per day | $0 |
| Outpatient Mental Health | $0 | 20% of allowable charges | 15% of contracted fee | $0 |
| Inpatient Mental Health | $0 | $20 per day | $20 per day | $0 |
| Partial Hospitalization for Mental Health & Substance Abuse | $0 | Greater of $9.50 per day or $25 | Greater of $9.50 per day or $25 | $0 |
| Discounts for fitness club memberships, chiropractic care, naturopathy, massage therapy, nutritionist, vitamins and supplements | Yes | No | No | No |
TRICARE Comparison Chart for Military Retirees with Medicare Part B
US Family Health Plan (USFHP) Benefits for Military Retirees with Medicare Part B- It's FREE.
Pacific Medical Centers through USFHP delivers top-quality health coverage through board certified providers.
| Benefits | US Family Health Plan |
TRICARE For Life |
|---|---|---|
| Provider Visits | $0 | $0 |
| Wellness Exam (Yearly) | $0 | Not covered |
| Emergency Room Visit | $0 | $0 |
| Eyeglasses | Discounts | Not covered |
| Catastrophic Cap/Out of Pocket | NA | NA |
| Durable Medical Equipment | $0 | $0 |
| Home Healthcare | $0 | $0 |
| Skilled Nursing Facility | $0 | |
| Ambulatory Surgery (Day Surgery or outpatient) | $0 | $0 |
| Prescriptions | 30 day supply $3, Generic $9, Brand $22, Non formulary Or 90 day supply mail-order | 30 day supply $3, Generic $9, Brand $22, Non formulary Or 90 day supply mail-order |
| Inpatient Hospital (Includes hospital & provider services) | $0 | $0 |
| Outpatient Mental Health | $0 | $0 |
| Inpatient Mental Health | $0 | $0 |
| Partial Hospitalization for Mental Health & Substance Abuse | $0 | $0 |
TRICARE Comparison Chart for Military Retirees without Medicare Part B
US Family Health Plan (USFHP) Benefits for Military Retirees and their eligible family members without Medicare Part B- It's $230 for Individuals and $460 for Families Per Year
Pacific Medical Centers through USFHP delivers top-quality health coverage through board certified providers.
| Benefits | US Family Health Plan |
TRICARE Standard |
TRICARE Extra |
TRICARE Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider Visits | $12 | 25% of allowable charge | 20% of allowable charge | $12 |
| Wellness Exam (Yearly) | $0 | Not covered | Not covered | $0 |
| Emergency Room Visit | $0 | 20% of allowable charge | 20% of allowable charge | $430 |
| Eyeglasses | Not covered Discounts apply | Not covered | Not covered | Not covered |
| Catastrophic Cap/Out of Pocket | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Durable Medical Equipment | 20% of contracted cost | 25% of allowable charge | 20% of contracted fee | 20% of contracted cost |
| Home Healthcare | $12/day | 25% of allowable charge | 20% of contracted fee | $12/day |
| Skilled Nursing Facility | Greater of $11/day/$25 min | 25% of billed amount plus 25% professional fees | Lesser of $250/day or 25% contracted rate charges plus 20% | Greater of $11/day/$25 min |
| Ambulatory Surgery (Day Surgery or outpatient) | $25 | 25% contracted fees for facility and individual providers | 20% contracted fees for facility and individual providers | $25 |
| Prescriptions | 30 day supply $3, Generic $9, Brand $22, Non formulary Or 90 day supply mail-order | $20% of allowable charge | $15% contracted fee | 30 day supply $3, Generic $9, Brand $22, Non formulary Or 90 day supply mail-order |
| Inpatient Hospital (Includes hospital & provider services) | Greater of $11/day/$25 min | Lesser of $401/day or 25% of billed amount, plus 25% of allowable charges for professional fees | Lesser of $250/day or 25% of billed amount, plus 25% of allowable charges for professional fees | Greater of $11/day/$25 min |
| Outpatient Mental Health | $25 Individual session; $17/ group visit | 25% allowed charges | 20% contracted fees | $25 Individual session; $17/ group visit |
| Inpatient Mental Health | $40/day, $25 Min | $149/day or 25% Hospital charges + 25% provider charges | 20% hospital and provider charges | $0 |
| Partial Hospitalization for Mental Health & Substance Abuse | $40/day, $25 Min | 25% allowable charges for facility & individual providers | 20% allowable charges for facility & individual providers | $40/day, $25 Min |
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