New TRICARE Reserve Select Explained
TRICARE Reserve Select Program at a Glance
Here's a snapshot of the new program. Many aspects of the program are not changing. This section will focus on the changes that went into effect on October 1, 2007.
To qualify for TRS, you must be a member of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve, and you cannot be eligible for or enrolled in the FEHB program. Once you qualify, you may purchase the plan at any time throughout the year, there are no tiers or open seasons. Qualifying for and purchasing TRS is a 2-step process.
Read more about TRICARE Reserve Select.
TRICARE Important Telephone Numbers
- TRICARE For Life Program 1-888-DOD-LIFE (1-888-363-5433)
- Pharmacy Program 1-877-DOD-MEDS (1-877-363-6337)
- National Mail Order Pharmacy 1-800-903-4680 (1-888-DOD-CARE)
- TRICARE Prime Remote (1-888-363-2273)
- TRICARE Dental Program 1-800-866-8499
- Retiree Dental Program 1-888-838-8737
- Active Duty Claims (Military Medical Support Office) 1-800-876-1131
For general information about TRICARE, call one of the many toll-free TRICARE information lines found at the TRICARE Contact Us web page.
Hearing or speech-impaired beneficiaries may call TTY/TDD at 1-877-535-6778.
You can call Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (closed on holidays).
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