TRICARE Retired Reserve Monthly Premiums

For current costs, visit TRICARE Costs.

Initial Premium Payment

You must submit an initial two-month premium payment with your completed form to begin coverage. You can pay the first payment by:

  • Check
  • Money order or cashier’s check (payable to the regional contractor)
  • Credit or debit card

Ongoing Premium Payments

After the first payment, premium payments are only accepted automatically by:

  • Electronic funds transfer or
  • Recurring credit or debit card charges

Your regional contractor will automatically process your premium payments on the first business day of the month for the current month of coverage.

  • You may be charged a fee of up to $20 for insufficient or unavailable funds.
  • Failure to pay any overdue premium amounts will result in suspension of coverage effective the last day of the month last paid.

Click on your region to learn more about your payment options:

Were You Involuntarily Disenrolled?
If you would like to request reconsideration of involuntary disenrollment, late initial enrollment, or late change to coverage, contact your TRICARE contractor. 

Last Updated 8/19/2025