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).

Enhance the Department of Defense and our nation's security by providing health support for the full range of military operations and sustaining the health of all those entrusted to our care.

Vision:
Be a world-class health care system that supports the military mission by fostering, protecting, sustaining and restoring health.

1. Sponsors—active duty, retired and Guard/Reserve members.​

2. Family members—spouses and children who are registered in DEERS.

Your benefits and plans will vary depending on your beneficiary category. Click on the link below that best describes you to learn more:

• Active duty service members and families
• National Guard/Reserve members and families
• Retired service members and families
• Retired Reserve members and families
• Beneficiaries eligible for TRICARE and Medicare
• Survivors
• Children
• Former spouses
• Medal of Honor recipients and families
• Dependent parents and parents-in-law
• Foreign Force members and families