What do moving, getting married, having a baby, and retiring from active duty have in common? They’re all TRICARE Qualifying Life Events, also known as QLEs. QLEs can affect your TRICARE coverage.
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Join TRICARE Thursday, Aug. 22, from 3 to 4 p.m. ET for the “Moving, Marriage, and More: What TRICARE QLEs Mean for You” webinar. The webinar will be held via Microsoft Teams Live.
“The type of QLE you have determines how your available health plan options change,” said Zelly Zim, a health systems specialist with the TRICARE Health Plan Policy & Programs Branch at the Defense Health Agency.
“These enrollment changes depend on who you are and your current plan. So it’s important to know what counts as a QLE and what to do if you or a family member has one.”
As noted in the TRICARE Qualifying Life Events Fact Sheet, you can make eligible changes to your TRICARE health plan within 90 days of a QLE.
If you have a TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select plan, a QLE may be your only opportunity to change your plan outside of TRICARE Open Season.
During the webinar, you’ll learn the various types of changes that count as QLEs. TRICARE experts will walk you through some of the most common QLEs. These include:
- Moving
- Getting married
- Giving birth or adopting a child
- A change in or loss of family member eligibility (for example, a child turning 21 or 23) • Retiring
- Becoming eligible for Medicare
The presenters will share how these life changes may affect your eligibility. They’ll also outline steps to take after you or a family member has a QLE. You’ll have a chance to ask questions after the presentation.
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