Question

A beneficiary who has been in the TRICARE Standard program and signs up and becomes enrolled in TRICARE Prime may be on both programs at the same time.

a) True
b) False

Answer 1

A beneficiary cannot be enrolled in both TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Prime simultaneously. Choosing TRICARE Prime enrollment ceases coverage under TRICARE Standard.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question addresses whether a beneficiary can be enrolled in both TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Prime at the same time. The answer is false. Once a beneficiary chooses to enroll in TRICARE Prime, they are no longer covered by TRICARE Standard. TRICARE Prime is a managed care option similar to a health maintenance organization that provides comprehensive health coverage including primary care, specialty care, and prevention. TRICARE Standard, now known as TRICARE Select, is a fee-for-service option that gives beneficiaries the flexibility to see any authorized TRICARE provider.