I'm Using TRICARE Reserve Select
In most cases, you won’t switch plans once you’re using TRICARE Reserve Select.
When Activated
Activated Guard/Reserve Member
When you get to your final duty station, follow your command’s guidance on enrolling in a TRICARE Prime plan.
Family Members
Review the steps to switch to the plans listed below. TRICARE Reserve Select coverage ends when the sponsor is activated.
I want to switch to: |
Follow these steps: |
TRICARE Prime |
You can enroll in TRICARE Prime if you live in a Prime Service Area or within 100 miles of a primary care manager. If you qualify:
- Enroll in TRICARE Prime.
- You remain covered by TRICARE Standard and Extra until your TRICARE Prime coverage begins.
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TRICARE Prime Remote |
You can only switch to TRICARE Prime Remote if you're sponsor is enrolled and you don't live in a Prime Service Area. If you qualify:
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US Family Health Plan |
To switch to the US Family Health Plan, you must live in a designated area. If you qualify:
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TRICARE Prime Overseas |
To enroll in TRICARE Prime Overseas, you must be:
- On accompanying orders
- Command-sponsored
If you qualify, enroll in TRICARE Prime Overseas.
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TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas |
To enroll in TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas, you must be:
- On accompanying orders
- Command-sponsored
If you qualify, enroll in TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas.
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TRICARE Standard and Extra or TRICARE Standard Overseas |
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Adult Children Who “Age Out” of TRICARE
As long as your sponsor remains covered by TRICARE Reserve Select (or if he/she is activated), you can switch to TRICARE Young Adult when you lose eligibility:
- On your 21st birthday (if not enrolled in college full time) or
- On your 23rd birthday or when you graduate from college, whichever is first.
When you lose eligibility, your other coverage automatically ends.