My Sponsor Died While Serving on Active Duty for 30 Days or Less

You're eligible for TRICARE. You'll have the same benfits as a retired family member unless you are a surviving:

• Spouse who remarries.
• Child who ages out or loses eligibility for other reasons.

Health Care Plans

You can use these plans:

• TRICARE Prime (if you live in a Prime Service Area)
• TRICARE Select
• TRICARE Select Overseas
• US Family Health Plan (in specific U.S. locations)
• TRICARE For Life (if you have Medicare Part A and B)

Dental Plans

You're eligible for the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) Survivor Benefit Plan. If you enroll, the government will pay 100 percent of your monthly premium.

• If you already have the TDP, you'll get moved to the TDP Survivor Benefit Plan.
• If you don't already have the TDP, you can enroll.
  • Surviving spouses can enroll during the three years following the sponsor's death.
  • Children can enroll until they lose eligibilty for TRICARE (i.e. age, marriage, etc.)