Survivors of National Guard and Reserve Members
Benefits for surviving family members are based on the sponsor's military status when they died.
| If your sponsor ... | Then surviving family members ... |
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Died while serving on active duty for more than 30 consecutive days |
Qualify for medical and dental benefits. Learn more about qualifying. |
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Died while serving on active duty for 30 days or less |
Qualify for medical and dental benefits. Learn more about qualifying. |
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Family members were covered by TRICARE Reserve Select on the day of the sponsor's death |
May qualify for an additional six months of TRS coverage. Learn more about qualifying. *You may get TRICARE Reserve Select coverage for up to six months if your sponsor died prior to October 1, 2025. If your sponsor died on or after October 1, 2025, you may get TRS survivor coverage up to three years. |
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Died while covered by the Transitional Assistance Management Program |
May remain covered by TAMP until the end of the 180-day TAMP period. Learn more about qualifying. |
| Died after retiring from the National Guard or Reserve | Qualify for medical and dental benefits. Learn more about qualifying. |
Last Updated 9/3/2025
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