Do I need to re-enroll in my TRICARE plan every year?

No. If you don't want to make a change, you don't have to do anything. Your current plan continues next year if you remain TRICARE-eligible. 

If you want to change plans, you may do so during the TRICARE Open Season or when you have a Qualifying Life Event (QLE). The TRICARE Open Season applies to the plans below. 

• TRICARE Prime
• TRICARE Prime Remote
• TRICARE Prime Overseas
• TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas
• TRICARE Select
• TRICARE Select Overseas
• US Family Health Plan

The TRICARE Open Season doesn't apply to the plans below. 

• TRICARE For Life
• TRICARE Reserve Select
• TRICARE Retired Reserve
• TRICARE Young Adult

In 2024, the TRICARE Open Season runs from November 11 to December 10. Changes go into effect January 1, 2025.

Important 2025 Regional Contractor Changes (T5)
If you live in the West Region or your state is switching to the West Region and you pay enrollment fees or premiums by credit card or EFT, you will need to provide payment information to TriWest, the new regional contractor replacing HealthNet. You have 2 options to set up payments with TriWest. Learn more.

Note: If you pay by allotment, you don’t need to do this. Allotment payments will transfer automatically.