When Coverage Begins

The day your plan coverage starts is based on who you are and when you submit your enrollment application to your regional contractor.

Active Duty Service Members

Your plan coverage starts on the day your application arrives.

All Others

Your coverage begins the day the regional contractor receives your completed enrollment application.

  • Transfers go into effect on the day your regional contractor gets your new application.
Important milConnect Update

myAuth is replacing DS Logon for milConnect access. Learn more about the myAuth transition.

Attention TRICARE Users: myAuth will roll out in phases. This began with milConnect and ID Card Office Online on May 21. Over time, all DOD applications that use DS Logon will transition to myAuth.

West Region Information
Disenrolled from your TRICARE plan in the West Region? Learn how you can reinstate your coverage.

Last Updated 5/12/2025