Dental Care

Dental coverage is separate from TRICARE's medical coverage. Your dental coverage is based on who you are:

Who You Are     Your Dental Coverage
Active Duty Service Members Covered by active duty dental benefits
Active Duty Family Members Can purchase the TRICARE Dental Program
Guard/Reserve Members 

When ActivatedCalled or ordered to active duty service for more than 30 days in a row.: Covered by active duty dental benefits

When Not Activated: Can enroll in the TRICARE Dental Program at any time

Guard/Reserve Family Members Can purchase the TRICARE Dental Program
Retired Service Members and Families  May be eligible for FEDVIP Dental
Survivors  Covered by either TRICARE Dental Program Survivor Benefit or FEDVIP Dental

Note: Adult children enrolled in TRICARE Young Adult don't qualify for dental benefits.

Last Updated 3/30/2020