Dental Program for Retirees

Week of March 15, 2010

The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program is available around the world to retired servicemembers who receive retirement pay, "gray area" retired National Guard and Reserve members who are entitled to but not yet receiving retirement pay and Medal of Honor recipients. Spouses and children up to 21 years old, or 23 years old if they are full-time students, of these retirees are also eligible for the retiree dental program. Participants in this voluntary plan may get dental care from any licensed dentist within the program's designated service area. Eligible members may enroll in the TRICARE retiree dental program online, by telephone or by mail. Visit the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program website at www.trdp.org and click "Prospective Enrollees" for more information on rates and benefits.

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