Army Reserve Retirement Brief Held

"...The 99th RSO briefs U.S. Army Reserve and National Guard military retirees and potential military retiree communities across Europe about USAR and NG retirement benefits and services twice a year with the 7th MSC providing support...

The events are open to USAR Soldiers and spouses interested in receiving the latest information to assist in retirement or in preparation for retirement, with the 99th RSC RSO mostly gearing towards “Gray Area” retirees (USAR retirees before age 60), Freeborn said.

The purpose of the briefing is to make sure the knowledge and understanding of all the programs and opportunities afforded to retirees so that they can make informed decisions as they plan for retirement, he added.

The brief covered many topics included the survivor benefit program, reserve retirement points, discharge vs. the retired reserve, final retired pay, Space A availability, VA benefits, commissary and Post Exchange accessibility."

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TRICARE for Retired Reserves

"...TRICARE has affordable healthcare programs available for all Reserve retirees - including "gray-area retirees" and actively-participating Air Force reservists, no matter what orders they are on.

Reservists who retire before age 60 are eligible for TRICARE Retired Reserve coverage while they are in the "gray area," which is the waiting period between retiring from active service and collecting their Reserve retirement pay at age 60..."

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Gray Area Retiree Benefits

"...As an active RC, IRR, or Retired Reserve service member who has received a 20-year letter but has not received any retirement pay, you may be eligible to receive 'gray area' benefits. The following table shows these benefits compared to the full retiree's..."

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Is TRICARE Retired Reserve Right for You?

"...TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR) may be the right option for you and your family if you qualify. The plan provides comprehensive health care coverage upon your retirement and you do not have to wait until you reach age 60 and begin drawing retired pay to purchase the plan. Plus, because you can see any provider, you don't have to change providers if you already have one..."

Learn more about TRR at tricare.mil