Health Care Insurance Planning Is Critical
Many Service members are caught by surprise when they realize the actual cost of providing
health care insurance for themselves and their families. Before you leave military service,
you need to arrange for health insurance to protect you and your family.
People who leave the military are normally able maintain their health care coverage
through civilian employment that provides health care insurance.
Sometimes, however, there is a gap between the time your service-provided coverage ends and
your new employer's coverage begins. During this time, you alone are responsible for paying
all the medical bills that you and your family might acquire. This could be
devastating. A one-day stay in the hospital could cost thousands of dollars!
Fortunately,
several resources are available to ensure continuous, comprehensive, quality health care for you
and your family. Your options will be explained to you during your appointment at your
Transition Office. For specific health insurance questions, call the Health Benefits Advisor
at your military medical treatment facility.
