How to check TRICARE eligibility?

Verifying your TRICARE eligibility is important to ensure you can access healthcare benefits. There are several ways to check your eligibility status. Online through milConnect, log in at milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil using your DS Logon, CAC, or ID.me credentials, navigate to the Benefits section, and view your DEERS record and current TRICARE enrollment status. By phone, call the DEERS Support Office at 1-800-538-9552 (Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm ET) with your Social Security number and date of birth ready. In person, visit a RAPIDS ID card office where staff can check your DEERS record and verify eligibility. Your TRICARE eligibility depends on your relationship to the sponsor (service member or retiree), your registration in DEERS, your beneficiary category (active duty, family member, retiree), and whether you are enrolled in a specific TRICARE plan. Common reasons for eligibility issues include outdated DEERS records, failure to register dependents, missing Medicare enrollment for those over 65, and not enrolling during an eligible enrollment period. If you discover eligibility problems, update your DEERS record immediately and contact your regional contractor for enrollment assistance.