Who is eligible for Tricare?

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Tricare is a healthcare program primarily designed for active-duty and retired members of the military, including their families. Eligibility extends to: 1. Active Duty Service Members: Those serving in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Space Force, and their Reserve components. 2. National Guard and Reserve Members: Including the Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, and Space Force Reserve. 3. Retired Service Members: Those who served at least 20 years of active duty or qualified for retirement benefits. 4. Medal of Honor Recipients and their families. 5. Survivors: Unremarried former spouses, unmarried children, and adult children with disabilities of deceased active duty or retired service members. 6. Certain Former Spouses: Under the 20/20/20 rule, former spouses of service members who were married to them for at least 20 years, while the service member served for at least 20 years. It's important to review detailed eligibility requirements and any exceptions on the official Tricare website for specific situations.
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Answered May 3, 2024

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