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TRICARE is the comprehensive healthcare program available to active and former servicemembers and their families. TRICARE Open Season occurs annually, between mid-November to mid-December. During this time, if you are eligible, you may make enroll in a TRICARE plan, or make changes to your existing plan. Your enrollment and any changes will take effect on January 1 following the enrollment period.
The current enrollment period is November 9 through December 8, 2026. Your updated TRICARE benefits will begin on January 1, 2027.
Want to stay in your current TRICARE plan? Then, no action is required. But it’s a good time to review your information in DEERS to ensure it is up to date.
TRICARE Open Season is your chance to choose the health plan that makes sense for your family’s needs. Don’t wait to start thinking about your health insurance needs and options.
How to Make Changes During TRICARE Open Season
If you’re eligible for TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select but you’re not currently participating in them, TRICARE Open Season is your opportunity to do so. You may also switch your current TRICARE plan, including moving from individual to family coverage (or vice versa), or enrolling in a US Family Health Plan if you live in an eligible service area.
To make changes during the Open Enrollment period, simply use one of the following methods:
- Online: Visit milConnect and select "Manage Health Benefits" under the "I want to" menu
- Phone: Call your TRICARE regional contractor or designated provider, 8am-6pm
- 800-444-5445, both ET and CT
- Mail or Fax: Download an enrollment form from the TRICARE website and send it to your TRICARE regional contractor or designated provider.
- PO Box 740890
- Atlanta, GA 30374-0890
For further details, visit the official TRICARE website or reach out to your regional contractor.
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Make Changes
Remember: If you need to change plans or update your TRICARE Health Care coverage, Open Season is typically your only opportunity to do so for the current calendar year — unless you qualify for a special enrollment due to a qualifying life event, such as a birth, divorce, or another relevant occurrence. Plan your healthcare updates today.
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