Policy lags arise because government actions are not instantaneous. The use of any stabilization policy encounters time lags between the onset of an economic problem, such as a business-cycle contraction or the onset of inflation, and the full impact of the policy designed to correct the problem.
TRICARE Reserve Select is a premium-based plan availalbe worldwide for qualified Selected Reserve members of the Ready Reserve and their families. If purchased, TRICARE Reserve Select is minimum essential coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
TRICARE Prime is a managed care option available in Prime Service Areas worldwide. If you're on active duty you must enroll in TRICARE Prime, your family members can choose to enroll or they can use TRICARE Select. TRICARE Prime offers fewer out-of-pocket costs than TRICARE Select, but less freedom of choice for providers. If you do not live in a PRIME Service Area, additional Prime options for active duty service members and their families include: