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TRICARE Publications
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This fact sheet explains how TRICARE Qualifying Life Events, like moving, marriage, birth of a child, or retirement from active duty, may change TRICARE health plan options. It provides an overview of QLEs, options following a QLE, and TRICARE Open Season.
Audience: All TRICARE beneficiaries
Updated November 2025
Last Updated 11/24/2025
