TRICARE

Description:

TRICARE is the health care program for uniformed service members, retirees, and their families around the world.

TRICARE provides comprehensive coverage to all beneficiaries, including:

Health plans
Special programs
Prescriptions
Dental plans
Most TRICARE health plans meet the requirements for minimum essential coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

TRICARE is managed by the Defense Health Agency under leadership of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs).

General Information

Hours:

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Intake Process:

Call TRICARE first to enroll and for more information depending on your healthcare needs

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English

Eligibility:

Uniformed Service members and their families
Army National Guard
Army Reserve
Navy Reserve
Marine Corps Reserve
Air National Guard
Air Force Reserve
U.S. Coast Guard Reserve and their families
Survivors, former spouses
Medal of Honor recipients and their families, and others registered in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resources

Miscellaneous

Date of Official Change:

July 12, 2023

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

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