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 TRICARE Reserve Select.

Costs:

• You pay a monthly premium.
• Your costs depend on the type of care you get (for example, outpatient care).
• Visit Health Plan Costs to see your out-of-pocket cost.

Providers:

• You may see any TRICARE-authorized provider. To pay less, use network providers.
• If you live overseas, you can see any overseas provider. If you live in the Philippines, you must go to specific providers. To learn more, visit Providers in the Philippines.
• 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 Covered Services to find out if your service is covered.

Pharmacy Benefits:

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

Dental Benefits:

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

Vision benefits:

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