Is there a TRICARE card?
No. See the table below to find out what you need to show your doctor, pharmacist, and dentist as proof of eligibility.
Note: Children under age 10 may use a parent's or guardian's ID card. At age 10, the child must have his or her own ID card.
| Health Plan | Show your doctor | What you need to know |
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TRICARE Prime TRICARE Prime Remote TRICARE Prime Overseas TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas |
Active duty service members: Common Access Card (CAC). All others: Your valid uniformed services identification (ID) card. |
Active duty service members: The date of service must be before the expiration date on the front of your CAC. All others: The date of service must be before the expiration date on the back of your ID card. Your provider must call the TRICARE contractor to verify eligibility. Note: Your TRICARE Prime enrollment card is only valid when you present it with your uniform services ID card. |
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TRICARE Select TRICARE Select Overseas |
Your valid uniformed services identification (ID) card. |
The date of service must be before the expiration date on the back of your ID card. Your provider must call the TRICARE contractor to verify eligibility. |
| TRICARE For Life | Your valid uniformed services identification (ID) card and your Medicare card. |
The date of service must be before the expiration date on the back of your ID card. Your provider must call the TRICARE contractor to verify eligibility. |
| TRICARE Reserve Select | TRICARE Reserve Select enrollment card. |
If you need a replacement card, login to milConnect to print a copy. |
| TRICARE Retired Reserve | TRICARE Retired Reserve enrollment card. | If you need a replacement card, login to milConnect to print a copy. |
| TRICARE Young Adult | Your valid uniformed services identification (ID) card. |
The date of service must be before the expiration date on the back of your ID card. Your provider must call the TRICARE contractor to verify eligibility. Note: Your TRICARE Young Adult enrollment card is only valid when you present it with your uniform services ID card. |
| US Family Health Plan | US Family Health Plan membership ID card | If you need a replacement card, call US Family Health Plan. |
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Pharmacy |
Show your pharmacist |
What you need to know |
| TRICARE Pharmacy Program |
Active duty service members: Common Access Card (CAC). All others: Your valid uniformed services identification (ID) card or TRS/TRR card |
Active duty service members: The date of service must be before the expiration date on the front of your CAC. All others: The date of service must be before the expiration date on the back of your ID card. |
| USFHP Pharmacy Program | US Family Health Plan membership ID card | If you need a replacement card, call US Family Health Plan. |
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Dental and Vision Plans |
Show your dentist |
What you need to know |
| TRICARE Dental Program | Your valid TRICARE Dental Program ID card. |
Coverage for dental starts on the effective date shown on your card. If you need a replacement card, login to milConnect to print a copy. |
| Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) |
If you enrolled in a FEDVIP plan during the Federal Benefits Open Season, call your FEDVIP plan to find out what you need to show proof of coverage.
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Last Updated 4/10/2025