Who is Eligible for Enrollment in the TRICARE Supplement Plans


Are you a:

Military retiree under age 65 entitled to retired, retainer or equivalent pay and using TRICARE Standard? You, your spouse under age 65, and eligible unmarried dependent children under age 21 (or 23, if a fulltime student), are eligible to enroll in the TRICARE Standard/Extra High Option II Supplement Plan.

Military retiree under age 65 entitled to retired, retainer or equivalent pay and using TRICARE Prime? You, your spouse (under age 65), and eligible unmarried dependent children under age 21 (or 23 if a fulltime student) are eligible to enroll in the TRICARE Prime Supplement Plan, Plan A or B.

Coverage will be extended to you and your spouse under 65 or older, if you:
• Reside outside the United States or its territories and are eligible for Medicare Part A and enrolled in Medicare Part B.
• Are ineligible for Medicare and received a Statement of Disallowance from Social Security Administration.


TRICARE will continue as your primary health benefit option and the TRICARE Supplement Plan secondary.

Qualified retired Reserve member under age 60 and enrolled in TRICARE Retired Reserve? You, your spouse and eligible unmarried dependent children under age 21 (or 23 if a fulltime student) are eligible to enroll in the TRICARE Standard/Extra High Option II Supplement Plan.

Spouse of an Active Duty service member using TRICARE Standard? You and your eligible unmarried dependent children under age 21 (or 23 if a fulltime student) are eligible to enroll in the TRICARE Standard Active Duty Supplement Plan.

Note: You and your family members must be registered in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) and eligible for TRICARE.