oldfella1962
Senior Member
Interesting! I just checked my military ID and sure enough, it expires when I am 65. I had no idea that I have to be on Medicare to have an active military ID card. So Tricare ends at 65, or will I have both Medicare AND Tricare? Also my military dependent wife will need Medicare too? So many questions -glad I started this thread - thanks everyone for all this info.I did it online. An online account makes dealing with them much less painful. I also waited until full retirement age. I'm not letting them keep a dime I can get my hands on. I also signed up for Medicare at 65. My military ID expired on my 65th birthday. To access to my other benefits and renew my ID required proof of Medicare enrollment.