Will I be able to sign up my family for Tricare, DEERS/Dependents, etc. upon my arrival at basic training?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 08:24:37 -0400

I leave for basic training and AIT in a week, and I have spent the past couple months trying to sign up my family for DEERS, get the CAC Cards, and make sure I am set up before I go.

However, due to Covid-19 I have had a difficult time to ensure that I have established these systems.

Will I be able to enroll, or sign up my family for DEERS, Tricare, etc. upon my arrival at basic training?

Response by Sgt Jude Eschete made Jul 4 at 2020 9:15 AM

Sgt Jude Eschete — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 09:15:39 -0400

This sounds like something that you should ask your recruiter. They are directly in the process that you are going through.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 4 at 2020 11:56 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 11:56:25 -0400

You are not eligible prior to your service. Since you are joining the Reserves, you and your family are not eligible for regular Tricare. Please review the enrollment requirements for Reserve Tricare at https://tricare.mil/Plans/HealthPlans/TRS. You can call Tricare anytime and ask more questions about enrollment.

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