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Medicare Glossary

TRICARE for Life

Health coverage for military retirees and their dependents. Requires Medicare Parts A and B enrollment and acts as secondary coverage.

What it means

Health coverage for military retirees and their dependents. Requires Medicare Parts A and B enrollment and acts as secondary coverage.

Why it matters for Ohio beneficiaries

Whether you're new to Medicare in Ohio or comparing plans during AEP, terminology like "TRICARE for Life" comes up repeatedly in Medicare paperwork, agent conversations, and the Medicare.gov Plan Finder. Knowing what it means helps you make decisions without getting lost in jargon.

Where to learn more

Looking for personalized help understanding how this applies to your specific situation? A licensed Ohio Medicare agent can walk through it with you — free of charge. You can also call OSHIIP (Ohio's free Medicare counseling program) at 1-800-686-1578, or browse our decision guides.

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