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TRICARE

TRICARE is a health program for:

  • Uniformed Service members and their families,
  • National Guard/Reserve members
    • Includes members of the: 
      • Army National Guard
      • Army Reserve
      • Navy Reserve
      • Marine Corps Reserve
      • Air National Guard
      • Air Force Reserve
      • U.S. Coast Guard Reserve
    • and their families,
  • Survivors,
  • Former spouses,
  • Medal of Honor recipients and their families, and
  • Others registered in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).

Types of Beneficiaries

  1. Sponsors—active duty, retired and Guard/Reserve members. 

  2. Family members—spouses and children who are registered in DEERS.

Your benefits and plans will vary depending on your beneficiary category.