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Retirees
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Stateside
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Overseas
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When do I need to register my child in DEERS?
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What happens when I register my child in DEERS?
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- Nothing happens
- You must enroll your child in a plan (Prime, Select, or USFHP where available) within 90 days of birth
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- Nothing happens
- You must enroll your child in a plan within 120 days of birth
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What if I don't register my child in DEERS? |
- Nothing happen
- Claims for your child deny starting when the child is 91 days old
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- Your child won’t show as TRICARE eligible and won’t have access to military or civilian health care
- Claims for your child deny starting when the child is 121 days old
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What if I register my child in DEERS, but don't enroll in a plan? |
- Your child shows as Direct CareIt's care you get at military hospitals and clinics. To learn more visit the Military Hospitals and Clinics page. Some individuals may get direct care only when space is available. Only, meaning he or she can only get care and pharmacy services at a military hospital or clinic if space is available. Your child doesn’t have access to civilian health care or retail or mail order pharmacy services
- TRICARE won’t pay on any claims starting when the child is 91 days old
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- Your child shows as Direct Care Only, meaning he or she can only get care and pharmacy services at a military hospital or clinic if space is available.
- If you don’t enroll your child in a TRICARE plan within 120 days of birth, your child remains Direct Care Only until the next TRICARE Open Season or qualifying life event. Your child won’t have access to civilian health care or retail or mail order pharmacy services.
- Claims for your child deny starting when the child is 91 days old
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What if I register my child in DEERS late?
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- Your child shows as Direct Care Only when registered in DEERS, meaning he or she can only get care and pharmacy services at a military hospital or clinic if space is available.
- Coverage won’t be backdated.
- Your child remains Direct Care Only until the next TRICARE Open Season or qualifying life event. Your child won’t have access to civilian health care or retail or mail order pharmacy services.
- You are responsible for all costs from day 91 until your child is enrolled in a TRICARE plan
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- Your child shows as Direct Care Only when registered in DEERS, meaning he or she can only get care and pharmacy services at a military hospital or clinic if space is available.
- Coverage won’t be backdated.
- Your child remains Direct Care Only until the next TRICARE Open Season or qualifying life event. Your child won’t have access to civilian health care or retail or mail order pharmacy services.
- You are responsible for all costs from day 121 until your child is enrolled in a TRICARE plan
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