Posted on Feb 11, 2022
Can I keep my Tricare Reserve Select when in a T32 dual status?
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I'm currently an E4 in the Air National Guard. I have an interview with my command for a Technician position. I've attached the job posting link below for reference. My biggest question that I get conflicting information about is: Can I keep my Tricare Reserve Select? Any advice is greatly appreciated! I've done countless hours of research and am confused. I've found a few resources that say I can and a few that says I can't and will have to get the federal health insurance.
https://www.usajobs.gov/Job/634130000
https://www.usajobs.gov/Job/634130000
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You are not allowed to thought ihave been aware of people that did by not saying anything.
As a federal employee I love my Blue Cross Basic plan.
As a federal employee I love my Blue Cross Basic plan.
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SrA Chris Bowser
Thanks for the info! I was showing my wife the Blue Cross option earlier just in case I do get selected for the position.
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SrA Chris Bowser it's amazing the difference when EVERYONE accepts your insurance. I had TRICARE so long I just assumed I would have to drive across town to get an EKG and labs. Now I just get it in my doctor's office.
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SrA Chris Bowser
LTC (Join to see) Thank you, sir! That is pretty helpful. Most places around here accept TriCare, but you do have a valid point about BCBS. It is accepted everywhere lol. Wish me luck!
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When getting a federal (GS) position (miltech or not), you are no longer elligible for reserve select. You have to switch to the federal insurance option.
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SrA Chris Bowser
Thank you for the answer! I found different material when researching and got very confused. It looks like a bill has been submitted, but not approved for techs to keep Reserve Select.
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As a T32 dual-status technician, you would be eligible for the Federal Employee Health Benefits program, and so not eligible for Tricare Reserve Select. https://tricare.mil/TRS
TRICARE Reserve Select | TRICARE
overview of TRICARE Reserve Select
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