What is TRICARE Reserve Select?

 

TRICARE Reserve Select is a health plan for members of the Selected Reserve and their families. TRICARE Reserve Select is available worldwide. You must qualify to enroll. To learn more, visit the TRICARE Reserve Select page.

Costs:

• You pay a monthly premium.
• Your costs depend on the type of care you get (for example, outpatient care).
• Use the TRICARE Compare Cost Tool to see your out-of-pocket cost.

Providers:

• You may see any TRICARE-authorized provider. To pay less, use network providers.
• If you live in the Philippines, you must go to specific providers. To learn more, visit the Providers in the Philippines page.
• If you live outside the Philippines, you can see any overseas provider.
• You may get care at a military hospital or clinic if space is available.

Referrals and Authorizations:

• You usually don’t need a referral for primary and specialty careSpecialized medical/surgical diagnosis, treatment, or services a primary care provider isn’t qualified to provide. appointments. You need a referral for Applied Behavioral Analysis.
• You need preauthorization for some procedures and treatments. For example, you may see a pain specialist without a referral, but you would still need approval for some pain treatments. 

Covered Services:

Visit the Covered Services page to find out if your service is covered.

Pharmacy Benefits:

Included as part of the TRICARE Pharmacy Program. To learn more, visit the Pharmacy page.

Dental Benefits:

Not included. You may buy separate dental coverage. To learn more, visit the Dental Care page.

Vision benefits:

• Available but depends on your sponsor’s status and the type of vision care you need. To learn more, visit the Eye Exams for Guard/Reserve Members and Their Families page.
• You may have the option to enroll in vision coverage through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP). To learn more, visit BENEFEDS.com.