Resources for Veterans
Thank you for your service. You honorably served our country and now UPMC for Life wants to honor you!
As a military veteran, you can save money and get more benefits with your Medicare plan! Check out all that UPMC for Life can offer you.
Plans designed for veterans by veterans
The type of coverage you have from your service may help you decide which plan will be a good fit.
What are the types of coverage?
If you have TRICARE for Life, UPMC for Life PPO Salute (PPO) may be a good fit for you
This plan is recommended for veterans with over 20 years of service to our country, who are also on the TRICARE For Life plan. This plan also has a $0 monthly premium, and you can get $75 per month back in your Social Security check.
How does this plan work?
This plan works with your TRICARE For Life plan and gives you extra benefits you may not have now. This plan closely mirrors Original Medicare and does not offer drug coverage, so you can keep TRICARE For Life as a secondary plan.
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Original Medicare + Tricare For Life |
UPMC for Life PPO Salute + Tricare For Life |
Dental coverage premium |
Not covered |
$0 — included in UPMC for Life PPO Salute plan |
Vision coverage premium |
Not covered |
$0 — included in UPMC for Life PPO Salute plan |
Gym membership |
Not covered |
$0 — included in UPMC for Life PPO Salute plan |
Hearing coverage premium |
Not covered |
$0 — included in UPMC for Life PPO Salute plan |
Transportation |
Not covered |
24 one-way trips to plan approved locations |
Additional extra benefits |
Not covered |
$600 — additional dollars to spend on vision, dental, hearing, over-the-counter products, and new for 2024 – medical service costs, including doctor’s office copays |
You can use our Plan Comparison Tool to review more plan details and compare your out-of-pocket costs.
What is TRICARE For Life and how do you know if you qualify?
TRICARE For Life is a program that steps in to help cover the costs that members would typically be responsible for after Medicare pays its portion. TRICARE-covered services include hospital stays, skilled nursing facilities, hospice care, prescription drugs, and more.
Requirements for TRICARE For Life include Medicare Parts A and B coverage and a valid military ID. If you are unsure if you qualify, visit the TRICARE For Life website.
If you have VA coverage, UPMC for Life HMO No Rx (HMO) may be a good choice for you
This plan gives you medical coverage and extra benefits like dental, vision, hearing, over-the-counter products, and free gym memberships, all for $0 per month! Plus, you get $39 per month back in your Social Security check. If you already have credible drug coverage (as a veteran or Pace/PaceNET recipient), you do not need a Part D plan. The HMO No Rx plan will give you easy and affordable access to the high-quality medical benefits you need.
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If you have don’t have TRICARE For Life or VA coverage
UPMC for Life has many other plans that you can choose from based on your health care needs.
Our plan options include:
- $0 premium plans.
- HMO and PPO options to make sure you have access to the doctors and hospitals you want.
- $0 copay for Tier 1 and Tier 2 prescriptions at preferred pharmacies.
- The UPMC for Life Flex Spend card, which allows you to use your health care dollars your way. You can use the card however you like on over-the-counter products and dental, vision, and hearing services. New for 2024! You can use your card for medical service costs, including doctor’s office copays.
- Extra benefits, including dentures, contacts or glasses, hearing aids, and FREE gym memberships.
Helpful Tools and Resources
UPMC for Life also offers several personal health care resources to our members:
- Health coaches
- Personal care managers
- Support for serious illness
- Personal counseling
- Resources for caregivers
These programs give our members access to the tools and resources that can help them coordinate their care, make healthy lifestyle changes, and provide support for serious illness. They are just some of the ways that UPMC for Life is supporting our members to get the care they deserve.
If you have questions or would like someone to help with your plan choice, call one of our Medicare Advisors at 1-844-235-2163 (TTY: 711). They are available seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. to answer your questions, compare your plan options, and can look up your doctors and prescriptions to make sure they are covered.