The Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS): DEERS is a computerized database of military sponsors, families and others worldwide who are entitled under the law to TRICARE benefits. DEERS registration is required for TRICARE eligibility. Registration in DEERS … [Read more...]
TRICARE Eligibility
TRICARE delivers health care, but it does not determine who is and who is not eligible to receive care - the Uniformed Services make that decision. Active duty Soldiers, their family members, retirees and their family members, surviving family members of deceased active or retired Soldiers, and certain former spouses (who meet length-of-marriage rules and other requirements) … [Read more...]
TRICARE Extra
Under this option, you will choose a doctor, hospital, or other medical provider listed in the TRICARE Provider Directory. If you need assistance, call the Health Care Finder (HCF) at your nearest TRICARE Service Center. With this option, you don't have to enroll or pay an … [Read more...]
TRICARE Prime
In this option, most health care will come from a military treatment facility (MTF), augmented by the TRICARE contractor?s Preferred Provider Network (PPN). All active duty personnel are enrolled in TRICARE Prime. Find out the benefits here. Note: All active duty servicemembers … [Read more...]
TRICARE Reserve Select
Beginning April, 2005, the Department of Defense implemented TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) - a premium-based health care plan available for purchase by certain eligible members of the National Guard and Reserve who have been activated for a contingency operation on or after September 11, 2001. TRS will provide comprehensive health care coverage similar to TRICARE Standard and … [Read more...]