Survivors of National Guard/Reserve Members
Benefits for surviving family members are based on the sponsor's military status when he or she died.
If your sponsor ... | Then surviving family members ... |
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Died while serving on active duty for more than 30 consecutive days |
Qualify for medical and dental benefits. >>Learn More |
Died while serving on active duty for 30 days or less |
Qualfy for medical and dental benefits. >>Learn More |
Or family were covered by TRICARE Reserve Select on the day of the sponsor's death |
May qualify for an additional six months TRICARE Reserve Select coverage. >>Learn More |
Died while covered by the Transitional Assistance Management Program (TAMP) |
May remain covered by TAMP until the end of the 180-day TAMP period. >>Learn More |
Died after retiring from the Guard/Reserves | Qualify for medical and dental benefits. >>Learn More |
Last Updated 9/11/2023