National Guard and Reserve Members and Their Family Members

You and your family members may be eligible for TRICARE.

Verify Your Eligibility

To verify your eligibility, log in to milConnect.

Your Benefits

TRICARE benefits and health plan options are based on the sponsorThe term sponsor specifically refers to the active duty, retired or deceased service member whose military status entitles their dependents (spouse, children, etc.) to receive TRICARE health benefits.’s military status, which can change multiple times throughout their career.

• Line of duty care
• When inactive (on military duty for 30 days or less)
• When activated (on military duty for more than 30 days)
• When deactivated
• When retired

Individual Ready Reserve Members

Are you an Individual Ready Reserve member? You can purchase TRICARE Dental Program coverage. Usually, you don’t qualify for any other TRICARE benefits, unless you’re on active duty orders or you’ve recently deactivated. 

New to TRICARE?

Check out these pages and publications to learn more.

• National Guard and Reserve Members
• Family of National Guard and Reserve Members
• TRICARE Choices for National Guard and Reserve Handbook
• TRICARE Retiring From National Guard or Reserve Brochure