Do I need to be activated to receive Tricare?

2018-01-10T21:27:00-05:00

I am set to lose my healthcare under my parents pretty soon cause of my age limit of 25. I was told to apply for Tricare however when I tried they denied me cause I never have been activated. Is their a Tricare option for those of us who have never been activated?

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Jan 10 at 2018 9:39 PM

2018-01-10T21:39:33-05:00

SPC Private RallyPoint Member check this out: https://tricare.mil/eligibility/

Eligibility | TRICARE

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

Response by 1SG Russell S. made Jan 10 at 2018 9:58 PM

2018-01-10T21:58:18-05:00

Reserve and Guard can get Tricare Reserve Select in a Non Mobilized status. You pay for it but it is really cost effective. If you mobilize you will be auto disenrolled and pick up Tricare Prime AD.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 11 at 2018 6:19 AM

2018-01-11T06:19:36-05:00

National Guard/Reserve Members and Families
You and your family members may be eligible for TRICARE.

Verify Your Eligibility
To verify your eligibility, log in to the Reserve Component Purchased TRICARE Application. To log in, you need a:

Common Access Card (CAC),
DFAS (MyPay) Account, or
DoD Self-Service Logon (DS Logon) Premium (Level 2) account
Individual Ready Reserve members can purchase the TRICARE Dental Program, but usually don't qualify for any other TRICARE benefits unless:

On active duty orders or
Recently deactivated.

https://tricare.mil/RESERVE
https://youtu.be/5i2M_wp2Cuo

Eligibility - National Guard/Reserve Members and Families | TRICARE

Individual Ready Reserve members can purchase the TRICARE Dental Program, but usually don't qualify for any other TRICARE benefits unless:

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 11 at 2018 11:48 AM

2018-01-11T11:48:10-05:00

you receive Tricare coverage anytime youre on active duty for more than 30 days or more, you can also get Tricare Reserve Select as a Part time soldier but you pay out of pocket for it and its pretty good coverage for not a lot of money.