Active Duty, Pregnant, and EASing

[WearsTheRank]

So, me and my husband just found out that we are (unexpectantly) expecting a baby. The only problem is that we both EAS in 7 months... uhhh... any advice or experience here? Thanks, in advance!

[Vandrel]

Call Tricare and get ready to sign up for the 18 month extension plan. I EAS'd during a July period and our baby was due a few months after. The day after my EAS Tricare picked us up on the extended plan which is a lot like being on Tricare Prime but you'll have to pay a few bucks here and there for meds and visits. I think our bill after the baby was only $100 or so if that.

No worries though, it's a smooth process.

Whoever is going to be the working spouse will need to ensure that their employer is covering medical which the employer can directly mail in a check to cover the semi-annual costs for the coverage. All of course depending on the employer and what % of medical coverage is agreed upon.

[sfthog]

Congratulations on your baby!

[Kegler300]

Check with your personnel office to see if they can extend your eas (COFGMED) until after you have the baby.

[WearsTheRank]

Thank you, Sgt, for the Tricare information.
And thank you, MGySgt. I wasn't even aware that that was an option!

Great advice from both of you. Thanks!