Beneficiary Groups

You fall into one of two categories based on when your sponsor became affiliated with the Uniformed Services, either through enlistment or appointment:

• If your sponsor’s initial enlistment or appointment occurred before Jan. 1, 2018, you’re in Group AIf you or your sponsor’s initial enlistment or appointment occurred before January 1, 2018, you are in Group A..
• If your sponsor’s initial enlistment or appointment occurred on or after Jan. 1, 2018, you’re in Group BIf you or your sponsor’s initial enlistment or appointment occurs on or after January 1, 2018, are in Group B. DS.

Group A and Group B have different enrollment fees and out-of-pocket costs.