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Eye Glasses for Retirees

All retirees, even TRICARE for Life recipients, may receive one pair of standard issue glasses each year from the Naval Ophthalmic
Support and Training Activity.  Visit the
NOSTRA website and select the "How to Order:  Retirees" link for more information.  
Family members and surviving spouses are not entitled to NOSTRA support. Learn more about TRICARE vision benefits at the
TRICARE beneficiary portal.
From the 1 March 2010 RAO Bulletin.

TRICARE HELP: Have a question on how Tricare applies to your personal situation? Write to Tricare Help, Times News Service,
6883 Commercial Drive, Springfield, VA 22159; or
tricarehelp@militarytimes.com. In e-mail, include the word "Tricare" in the
subject line and do not attach files. You can also get Tricare advice online anytime at
www.militarytimes.com/tricarehelp. For basic
information refer to the latest Tricare Handbook at
www.tricare.mil/mybenefit/Download/Forms/Standard_Handbook_LoRes.pdf.

Recently Tricare added a presence to Facebook where they are asking for
comments on how to improve Tricare, access etc.
This is a good opportunity to be heard.
You can find them by logging in and searching for "Tricare" at:
http://www.facebook.com/