Can I keep my Tricare Reserve Select when in a T32 dual status?

SrA Chris Bowser — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 06:11:12 -0500

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

SUPPLY TECHNICIAN (T32)

This National Guard position is for a SUPPLY TECHNICIAN (T32), Position Description Number D1951000 and is part of the FL 125th FW, National Guard.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2022 12:01 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 12:01:16 -0500

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

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Feb 11 at 2022 1:43 PM

SP5 Peter Keane — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 13:43:19 -0500

You think you are confused ? The vacancy announcement reads as if you will be out of a job once the last person returns from deployment.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2022 3:44 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 15:44:03 -0500

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.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2022 8:19 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 20:19:47 -0500

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.

Response by SrA Chris Bowser made Feb 18 at 2022 7:35 AM

SrA Chris Bowser — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 07:35:40 -0500

Thank you LTC Private RallyPoint Member MAJ Private RallyPoint Member CPT Private RallyPoint Member SP5 Peter Keane for the comments! I’ve been selected for the position! I currently have a great civilian job at Amazon, but the hours have been seriously affecting my home life and marriage. The schedule for this technician position will help provide a much better home life. Also, they mentioned that within the next 2-3 years, most our our command’s technician positions will be converted to AGR. Could that be why it’s listed as not a permanent position? Also, I am still learning about tech and agr. Where does it say all and explain all this information about permanent, not permanent, etc? All I know is that I’m going from DSG to dual status technician. I figured I’d ask these questions whenever I’m scheduled to report to HRO.