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 ...

Died while serving on active duty for more than 30 consecutive days

Qualify for medical and dental benefits. Learn more about qualifying. 

Died while serving on active duty for 30 days or less

Qualify for medical and dental benefits. Learn more about qualifying. 

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. 

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 4/11/2025