October 1st marks the beginning of Fiscal Year 2012 and is also the start
date for a number of new programs that will affect retirees and their
families:

. TRICARE Prime Enrollment Fees : Military retirees enrolling in the
TRICARE Prime health plan after October 1, 2011, will begin paying slightly
higher annual fees, but fees for retirees currently enrolled in the program
will remain at $230 and $460 per year (for individual coverage and family
coverage, respectively) until Oct. 1, 2012. The fees for new enrollees will
be $260 per year for members and $520 per year for members and family, an
increase of $2.50 per month for individual members and $5 per month for
members and family. The change does not affect active duty service members
and their families, survivors of active duty deceased sponsors or medically
retired service members and their families. Visit www.tricare.mil/costs for
more information about TRICARE Prime enrollment fees.



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