Hi my FI told me about the tricare program awhile ago and I really didnt give it any thought but he said I should look it up and reasearch it. Well I went to the site and it said I would be eligable for 2 different services. Tricare premium or something like that and tricare standard and extras. I was looking at the compare features part and one of them said that retiree's families are eligable to keep coverage for a small fee every year after the service member retires. I am wondering does that also go for service members who are getting medically retired? Also which plan is better? Can you sign up for both? Also how long from the time you sign up untill you are covered? My FI is still concidered Active duty miltary and is in the WTU program and is getting medically retired because he of a few things that has happened to him includeing getting blown up 3 times on his second tour and permant back and knee problems. I don't want to seem "benifit hungry" like some people have called others. I am just trying to figure this all out and have no clue where else to ask.