TRICARE Retired Reserve

TRICARE Retired Reserve is a premium-based health plan for retired National Guard and Reserve members, their family members, and survivors who qualify.

Purchasing TRICARE Retired Reserve is a two-step process.

Step 1: Qualify

To qualify, you must:

• Be a member of the Retired Reserve of a Reserve Component who is qualified for a non-regular retirement under age 60. 
• Not be eligible for or enrolled in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program in your own right.

Step 2: Purchase

Online

To purchase TRICARE Retired Reserve online, you must have a milConnect account.

1. Log in to milConnect.
2. Select “Benefits,” then “Beneficiary Web Enrollment.”
3. Follow the instructions to enroll.

Tip: Don’t select FEHB if you aren’t a federal employee. Otherwise, you won’t qualify for TRICARE Reserve Retired. If you don’t qualify, you won’t be able to complete or print the form.

By Phone

Call your regional contractor:

• East Region: 800-444-5445
• West Region: 888-TRIWEST (874-9378)
• Overseas: Country-specific toll-free numbers

By Mail or Fax

Mail or fax your completed Reserve Component Health Coverage Request Form (DD Form 2896-1) along with the initial premium payment to your regional contractor within the specified deadline. You must include the initial premium payment.

East Region	Humana Military ATTN: PNC Bank P.O. Box 105389 Atlanta, GA 30348-5389 Fax: 866-836-9535
West Region	TriWest Healthcare Alliance P.O. Box 8890 Virginia Beach, VA 23450-8550 Fax: 866-566-9915
Overseas	International SOS Government Services, LLC TOP TRR Enrollments P.O. Box 760217 San Antonio, TX 78245 Fax: 215-354-5015

In Person

National Guard and Reserve members located overseas may submit enrollment requests at a TRICARE Service Center.

Don’t Just Stop Making Payments

If you don’t follow the correct steps to end your coverage and you simply stop making premium payments, your coverage is terminated. During this time, you’re still responsible for any premium amounts that are due.