I'm Using TRICARE Standard Overseas
The options you can switch to depend on who you are.
Active Duty Family Members
Reveiw the steps below to switch plans.
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| TRICARE Prime Overseas |
To enroll in TRICARE Prime Overseas, you must be on accompanying orders and command-sponsored. If you qualify:
- Enroll in TRICARE Prime Overseas
- You remain covered by TRICARE Standard Overseas until your TRICARE Prime Overseaas coverage begins.
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| TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas |
To enroll in TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas, you must be on accompanying orders and command-sponsored. If you qualify:
- Enroll in TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas
- You remain covered by TRICARE Standard Overseas until your TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas coverage begins.
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| TRICARE For Life |
To use TRICARE For Life, sign up for Medicare Part B. TRICARE For Life begins as soon as you have Medicare Part A and B.
- If you have family members, his/her eligibility is separate from yours.
- He/she can continue to use TRICARE Standard Overseas as long as they remain eligible.
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| TRICARE Young Adult |
If you qualify, you can purchase TRICARE Young Adult.
- Enroll within 30 days of loss of TRICARE Standard and Extra to avoid a gap in coverage.
- Go get a new ID card.
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Retired Service Members and Family Members
TRICARE Standard Overseas is the only option you can use unless:
- You become eligible to use TRICARE For Life
- You’re an adult child and you become eligible for TRICARE Young Adult
| I want to switch to: |
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| TRICARE For Life |
To use TRICARE For Life, sign up for Medicare Part B. TRICARE For Life begins as soon as you have Medicare Part A and B.
- If you have family members, his/her eligibility is separate from yours.
- He/she can continue to use TRICARE Standard Overseas as long as they remain eligible.
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| TRICARE Young Adult |
If you qualify, you can purchase TRICARE Young Adult.
- Enroll within 30 days of loss of TRICARE Standard and Extra to avoid a gap in coverage.
- Go get a new ID card.
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Switching to TRICARE Reserve Select
If you’re using TRICARE Standard Overseas under the Transition Assistance Management Program (TAMP), you’ll automatically lose coverage when the TAMP period ends. For continuous coverage (as early as 60 days before or 30 days after the 180-day TAMP period ends) you may:
- Log on to the DMDC Reserve Component Purchased TRICARE Application
- If qualified, select "Purchase Coverage" and follow the instructions.
- Choose the 1st day after your TAMP coverage will end as your TRS start date.
- Print and sign the completed Reserve Component Health Coverage Request Form (DD Form 2896-1).
- Mail the form and your initial premium payment to your regional contractor.
If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact your National Guard or Reserve Point of Contact.
Other Plans
Review the steps below to switch to other plans.
| I want to switch to: |
Follow these steps: |
| TRICARE For Life |
To use TRICARE For Life, sign up for Medicare Part B. TRICARE For Life begins when you have Medicare Part A and B.
- If you have a family members, his/her eligibility is separate from yours.
- He/she is covered by whichever plan they are using until they are no longer eligible.
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| TRICARE Young Adult |
If you qualify, you can purchase TRICARE Young Adult.
- Enroll within 30 days of loss of TRICARE Standard and Extra to avoid a gap in coverage.
- Go get a new ID card.
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