Disenrolling

Enrollment in TRICARE Prime Overseas is continuous. You do not have to re-enroll every year to continue coverage, but certain events will cause you to be disenrolled.

Sponsor Status Change
Any change in the sponsor's status (e.g., active duty to retired or National Guard or Reserve member deactivation) will cause you to be disenrolled automatically from TRICARE Prime Overseas. If you are still eligible to enroll after the status change, you must submit a new enrollment application to International SOS before the status change occurs to avoid a lapse in coverage.

TRICARE Prime Overseas is not available to retirees and their families. If you retire and remain living overseas, then you will be covered by TRICARE Standard Overseas.

Voluntary Disenrollment
You may change your enrollment status twice in an enrollment year (so you can disenroll once without penalty). Any additional disenrollment changes will result in a 12-month enrollment lockout. During the lockout, you will not be permitted to re-enroll. Contact International SOS to initiate a voluntary disenrollment.

Note: Active duty service members may not voluntarily disenroll from TRICARE Prime Overseas.

Loss of Eligibility
If you lose eligibility for TRICARE, your coverage will end automatically, and you will automatically receive a certificate of creditable coverage. The certificate of creditable coverage serves as proof of insurance so you cannot be excluded from a new health plan for pre-existing conditions.

Upon loss of eligibility, you may qualify for transitional health care benefits such as the Transitional Assistance Management Program or the Continued Health Care Benefit Program.

Last Modified:May 24, 2012

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