Health Insurance for the Military
The Department of Defense is offering Tricare Prime to active duty members, retirees and their families. This is the equivalent of the civilian Health Maintenance Organization (HMO). Qualified active member military personnel are encouraged to take advantage of this program although enrollment is optional. Tricare Prime will provide effective health insurance coverage at a lesser cost and with wider coverage.
The program offers optional coverage to those stationed in remote areas. This will ensure that they will be getting the best health insurance possible at any given time. Beneficiaries enrolled in the program can avail of priority access to health care at military treatment facilities.
Source: militaryfinance.umuc.edu