TRICARE Open Season

TRICARE Open Season is Nov. 11–Dec. 10, 2024. TRICARE Open Season lets you change your healthcare plan for next year. Changes you make during this time start on Jan. 1, 2025. Starting Jan. 1, 2025, new T-5 regional contracts will take effect in the U.S. For more information, see the “T-5 Regional Contract Changes” section.

TRICARE Open Season applies to you if you have or qualify for TRICARE Prime, US Family Health Plan, or TRICARE Select.

Want to learn more about TRICARE Open Season 2024? Check out issue 4 of the TRICARE Health Matters Newsletter. This issue includes region-specific information about TRICARE Open Season and the new regional contracts.

You might also qualify for dental and vision coverage through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program. The Office of Personnel Management runs this program.

  • Federal Benefits Open Season is Nov. 11 - Dec. 9, 2024.
  • Go to BENEFEDS to learn more about FEDVIP.

2024 Open Season Dates

TRICARE Open Season - Nov. 11 – Dec. 10

Federal Benefits Open Season - Nov. 11 – Dec. 9  

2025 TRICARE Health Plan Costs

Looking for 2025 TRICARE Health Plan costs? View the 2025 TRICARE Health Plan costs article for more information.

Important Enrollment Information

From Oct. 28 to Dec. 31, you can only use milConnect if you aren’t currently enrolled in a TRICARE health plan. To change your health plan during this time, please contact your TRICARE regional contractor.  

If you’re an overseas beneficiary, these restrictions don’t apply. You can use milConnect for a new enrollment or enrollment change without contacting your regional contractor during this time.

Click here to learn more about BWE and Open Season

Last Updated 11/21/2024