TRICARE Select®

TRICARE Select is a self-managed, preferred provider organization (PPO) plan available in the U.S. 

• You must show eligible for TRICARE in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System(DEERS) A database of information on uniformed services members (sponsors), U.S.-sponsored foreign military, DoD and uniformed services civilians, other personnel as directed by the DoD, and their family members. You need to register in DEERS to get TRICARE..
• Enrollment is required. Go to TRICARE Select Enrollment to learn more.

TRICARE Select Overseas is available to eligible beneficiaries overseas. 

Who Can Participate

• Active duty family members
• Retired service members and their families
• Family members of activatedCalled or ordered to active duty service for more than 30 days in a row. National Guard and Reserve members 
• Non-activated National Guard and Reserve members and their families who qualify for care under the Transitional Assistance Management Program
• Retired National Guard and Reserve members ages 60 or older and their families
• Survivors
• Medal of Honor recipients and their families
• Qualified former spouses

How It Works

• Book an appointment with any TRICARE-authorized providerAn authorized provider is any individual, institution/organization, or supplier that is licensed by a state, accredited by national organization, or meets other standards of the medical community, and is certified to provide benefits under TRICARE. There are two types of TRICARE-authorized providers: Network and Non-Network. DS. 
• Referrals aren’t required for most primary and specialty appointments. You may need pre-authorization from your regional contractor for some services.
• You won’t receive a TRICARE wallet card when using TRICARE Select. Your Uniformed Services ID card is all you need as proof of coverage. 

What You Pay

Costs vary based on your sponsor’s military status. You’ll pay:

• An annual outpatient deductible
• Copayments or cost-shares (or percentage) for covered services
• Enrollment fees. (Group A retirees pay enrollment fees as of Jan. 1, 2021.)

View TRICARE Select costs.

Is TRICARE Select right for you?

TRICARE Select may be the right choice for you if:

• You live in an area where you can’t use TRICARE Prime.
• You have other health insuranceHealth insurance you have in addition to TRICARE, such as Medicare or an employer-sponsored health insurance. TRICARE supplements don’t qualify as "other health insurance.", such as an employer-sponsored health plan.
• You’re seeing a provider who isn't in the TRICARE network, and you don’t want to switch providers.

Active duty service members (including activated National Guard and Reserve members) can’t use TRICARE Select. 

How To Enroll

Visit TRICARE Select Enrollment to learn more.