How long do National Guard Soldiers Have Tricare after getting back home from AIT?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 18:57:34 -0500

Just wondering how long I would have tricare for? Thank you.

Response by SFC Christopher Taggart made Feb 24 at 2018 7:14 PM

SFC Christopher Taggart — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 19:14:36 -0500

To make it easier on yourself, instead of asking everyone here, I would ask your unit administrator at your current National Guard unit. They should be able to answer your question. Just my opinion though; Basic and AIT is considered to be "active duty." Once you return to "reserve" status, unless I'm wrong, your Tricare ends.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2018 7:22 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 19:22:41 -0500

You can buy into the reserve tricare. I don’t personally but I know people who do.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2018 7:34 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 19:34:10 -0500

The day after your orders. So the day after graduation

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2018 8:14 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 20:14:01 -0500

until their orders expire or any leave time.

Response by SGT Beau Thomas made Feb 24 at 2018 9:36 PM

SGT Beau Thomas — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 21:36:00 -0500

You can get Tricare in the Guard. I had it for may family and it cost a dirt cheap $203 a month. I’m not sure but I think it is much cheaper for a single soldier. Go to the Tricare site and you can either sign up or it will tell you how to do it. It is better and cheaper than ANY insurance you can get through a civilian provider.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 23 at 2022 2:22 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 14:22:24 -0400

You qualify for Tricare reserve select.