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.
Retired National Guard and Reserve Members and Their FamiliesRetired Reserve members and their families may qualify for different options based on the age of the sponsor. Under Age 60 If you purchase TRICARE Retired Reserve and you have adult children who "age out" at 21 (or 23 if enrolled in college full time), they may qualify to purchase TRICARE Young Adult. Age 60 and Older
Additionally, adult children who "age out" at 21 (or 23 if enrolled in college full time) may qualify to purchase TRICARE Young Adult. To learn about how TRICARE works for you, change your profile now and select the health plan option you are using or planning to use. | ContactDefense Manpower Data Center Support Office DownloadsTRICARE Eligibility Fact Sheet |
If you're not in DEERS, you're not eligible.
Be sure that all members of your family are registered in DEERS, and all information is kept current.
Last Modified:November 30, 2010
