<<The healthcare system of the military is still set up for the active duty male, forget the active duty female, let alone family members!>>

As a military wife, I have to speak up on this point.  Whilst this may be true, I have to say that if it weren't for TriCare, we'd be in the poor house.  All four of our children have had significant medical needs - starting with an airlife to a larger hospital NICU & full life support for our first.  All three of our older children have had at least two surgeries, baby is about to have what will hopefully be her only childhood surgery next month.  One of my children is on a medication that would cost $197/month if we paid for it.  We pay a $3 copay for it.  I got very sensitive, excellent car when I went in for check ups during the 4 years that I suffered from severe (post partum) depression.  We have found the doctors that see our children for well-checks to be very supportive of our choices regarding long-term breastfeeding, no vaccines, homeopathic remedies before taking the traditional Rx.  This system set up for the active duty male has served my family well and it SO affordable premium-wise. 

So while the system may have been created for the active-duty male, we have found this healthcare system served us well both as an active duty family, and in the past few years, a retired military family.

Margo
NAWS China Lake 


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