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TRICARE
TRICARE Reserve Select is a premium-based health plan available worldwide to
Selected Reserve members of the Ready Reserve (and their families) who are not
eligible for or enrolled in the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program
(as defined in Chapter 89 of Title 5 USC) or currently covered under FEHB, either
under their own eligibility or through a family member.
For information about enrollment, eligibility, benefits, authorizations, and claims,
call (877) TRICARE (874-2273), or go to www.tricare.mil/ContactUs/CallUs.aspx.
ESGR
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a DoD agency that seeks to
develop and promote a culture in which all American employers support and value
the military service of their employees. It does so by recognizing outstanding
support, increasing awareness of the law, and resolving conflicts through
mediation.
Why is employer support important? Almost half of our military force resides in
the Reserve Component which is comprised of the National Guard and Reserve.
The men and women who serve in the Reserve Component are unique in that they
also have civilian employers. Support of America’s employers and the employees
they share with the nation ensures the viability of the all-volunteer force, and
strengthens our national security.
To reach the local ESGR Committee for information or assistance, go to
www.esgr.org, call (800) 336-4590, call the local National Guard or Reserve
unit, or go to www.calguard.ca.gov/J1/Pages/ESGR.aspx.
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