I'm Using TRICARE Retired Reserve
In most cases, you won't switch plans one you're using TRICARE Retired Reserve.
- If you move, you can continue to use TRICARE Retired Reserve, but you must contact your new regional contractor to transfer coverage and establish new payments. >>Learn more about Moving
- When a retired Reserve member turns age 60:
- The member and eligible family members can use several different health plans options depending on where you live.
- Review the steps below to switch plans
| 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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| 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 Standard and Extra |
- You don’t need to enroll to use TRICARE Standard and Extra.
- Coverage is automatic as long as you’re listed in DEERS as eligible for TRICARE
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| TRICARE Standard Overseas |
- You don’t need to enroll to use TRICARE Standard Overseas.
- Coverage is automatic as long as you’re listed in DEERS as eligible for TRICARE
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| TRICARE For Life |
To use TRICARE For Life, sign up for Medicare Part B when you first become eligible. TRICARE For Life begins when you have Medicare Part A and B.
- If you have family members, his/her enrollment is separate from yours.
- He/she can stay enrolled as long as they are eligible.
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Adult Children Who “Age Out” of TRICARE
As long as your sponsor remains covered by TRICARE Retired Reserve, 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.