TRICARE, Your Military Health Plan

In This Section:

• DEERS
• Updating Personal Information
• Newborns, Adopted Children and Pre-Adopted Children
• Unremarried Former Spouses
• ID Cards
• Who's Eligible?
• Who's Not Eligible?
• Loss of Eligibility
• Certificate of Creditable Coverage

Who's Eligible?

Eligibility for TRICARE is determined by the uniformed services and reported to the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).  All eligible beneficiaries must have their eligibility status recorded in DEERS.

TRICARE beneficiaries can be divided into two main categories: sponsors and family members.  Sponsors are usually active duty service members, National Guard/Reserve members or retired service members.  When we say "sponsor," we are referring to the person who is serving or who has served on active duty or in the National Guard or Reserves.

Select a Beneficiary Category
Learn more about health plan and dental options by selecting a beneficiary category from the drop down menu below.

If you're not in DEERS, you're not eligible.

Last Modified:November 30, 2010