Can someone in the National Guard enroll in Tricare Dental before leaving for basic?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 20:28:47 -0500

Just wondering if In army national guard can you enroll and use tri care dental before going to basic .

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2019 8:32 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 20:32:25 -0500

Negative. You're not in the Army until you're in the Army. If you have dental issues your reception will handle it so it won't present a problem in Basic and AIT. Or is this concerning a dependent?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2019 8:44 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 20:44:17 -0500

Once you start drilling you receive credit for service meaning you are in the Army. You should be eligible enroll in tricare.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2019 10:16 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 22:16:47 -0500

While on active duty dental is free and so is “tricked medical”. When your active orders are over you can enroll for both on the tricare website. Also it may be best to call the 800 number to be safe. But I believe that’s how it works.