Retired Service Members and Their Family Members
| Event | Qualifying Life Event? |
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Moving |
Sometimes. Relocation must be to a new country, city, region, or ZIP+4 code to be a QLE. You have 90 days from the date of your address change to change your health plan. |
You can transfer your TRICARE Prime coverage as long as TRICARE Prime is available in your new location.
Your old contractor provides your health care coverage until:
- You enrollment is transferred to the gaining contractor
- You’re no longer eligible for enrollment in TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select
- You disenroll, or
- You’re disenrolled due to failure to pay required enrollment fees, whichever occurs first
Important: Remember to transfer your payments if you’re changing regions and regional contractors. Learn more about paying TRICARE Prime enrollment fees.
Moving Within the Same TRICARE Region
- If you move to another Prime Service Area, simply change your primary care manager. Check the Plan Finder to see if you’ve moved to a Prime Service Area.
- If you move to a remote area, you’ll disenroll from TRICARE Prime and enroll in TRICARE Select.
Moving to Another TRICARE Region in the U.S.
If You Move to a Prime Service Area
Call your new regional contractor to transfer your TRICARE Prime coverage after you move:
- East Region—Humana Military: 800-444-5445
- West Region—TriWest Healthcare Alliance: 888-TRIWEST (874-9378)
If You Move to a Designated US Family Health Plan Location
- You can transfer to the US Family Health Plan.
If You Move to a Remote Location
- You’ll need to disenroll from TRICARE Prime.
- You’ll need to enroll in TRICARE Select.
Moving Overseas
When you move overseas, your only option is to enroll in TRICARE Select. You can get care from any TRICARE-authorized overseas provider. To find a provider, search the overseas provider directory.
If you have questions, call International SOS, or visit a TRICARE Service Center.
Last Updated 9/26/2025