I have Medicare Part A. Do I need Medicare Part B to keep TRICARE?

 

See the table below for the answer.

If you're You
An active duty service member Don’t need Medicare Part B.  Visit the Active Duty Service Members and Medicare page for more information.
An active duty family member Don’t need Medicare Part B.  Visit the Active Duty Family Members and Medicare page for more information.
A retiree or a family member of a retiree Need Medicare Part B.  Visit the Retired Service Members and Families and Medicare page for more information.
Using TRICARE Reserve Select Don’t need Medicare Part B.  Visit the TRICARE Reserve Select and Medicare page for more information.
Using TRICARE Retired Reserve Don’t need Medicare Part B.  Visit the TRICARE Retired Reserve and Medicare page for more information.

Last Updated 10/22/2024