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DMDC/DEERS Support Office (DSO)

Toll-free: 1-800-538-9552
TTY/TTD: 1-866-363-2883
Fax: 1-800-336-4416 (Primary) or 1-502-335-9980 (Alternate)

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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 ...

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