The Status of Medicare Supplemental Insurance Policies after the TRICARE for Life (TFL) Program is Implemented on 10/01/01
This bulletin clarifies that the anti-duplication provisions of section 1882(d)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act (the Act) generally would not prevent Medigap issuers from selling, issuing, or renewing a Medigap policy to a Medicare beneficiary who is also entitled to TRICARE for Life (TFL) benefits. This bulletin also explains that TFL in no way relieves Medigap issuers from the requirements of section 1882 of the Act.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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