Sentara Medicare Salute helps cover what Original Medicare does not
This Medicare Advantage plan works with your existing coverage from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or TRICARE for Life, with extra benefits at no extra cost. Receive the excellent care, service, and value you deserve. Best of all, enjoy the freedom to choose from our network of more than 37,000 providers and healthcare facilities.
You will not lose your current military retirement coverage if you join this plan.
When you enroll in Sentara Medicare Salute, your healthcare coverage is greatly expanded— and your cost for extra benefits is $0. If you were to visit a non-VA or TRICARE for Life provider in an emergency, and only had that coverage, you would likely pay the full out-of-pocket cost.
See if Sentara Medicare Salute is offered in your location.
Not a Veteran, but have prescription coverage?
Extra benefits enhance TRICARE for Life prescription coverage
Sentara Medicare Salute provides Virginia members the freedom to keep their existing VA or TRICARE for Life prescription drug coverage while receiving extra benefits—for $0 monthly premium. Extra benefits include:
- Dental, vision, and hearing allowances
- Grocery allowance1
- Over-the-counter product allowance
- SilverSneakers®
- Transportation
- Meals after hospitalization
Sentara Medicare is a service of Sentara Health, recognized as one of the nation’s top 15 highest-performing health systems by IBM Watson Health2. As part of the Sentara system, Optima Health operates with the same mission—to improve health every day.
1Members with chronic condition(s) that meet certain criteria may be eligible for this special supplemental benefit. 2Sentara.com/Top15
Ready to enroll?
Now is the time to add Sentara Medicare Salute to your existing VA or TRICARE for Life benefits, making the most of your TRICARE for Life dental and prescription drug benefits.Eligibility
Check your eligibility for Sentara Medicare Salute or one of our other Medicare Advantage plans.Find a doctor
Enjoy the freedom Sentara Medicare Salute provides—offering more doctors and healthcare facilities in our network throughout Virginia than VA or TRICARE for Life.
Are you new to Medicare?
Please take a moment to watch a few videos about Original Medicare – Part A and Part B, Medicare Advantage Plans – Part C, and Medicare eligibility requirements.How can we assist you?
You are not alone on the Medicare journey. Our Licensed Plan Advisors can answer questions about adding Sentara Medicare Salute to your VA or TRICARE for Life benefits.
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