Are Medal of Honor recipients eligible for TRICARE?

Direct answer: Yes. TRICARE's eligibility page lists Medal of Honor recipients and their families among the groups eligible for TRICARE. The sponsor's uniformed service decides who is eligible and reports it in DEERS.

Applies to: All TRICARE plans · All regions

Details

What TRICARE says

TRICARE’s list of eligible groups includes uniformed service members and their families, National Guard and Reserve members and their families (under federal orders of more than 30 consecutive days, or at a state governor’s discretion), survivors, certain former spouses, and Medal of Honor recipients and their families, plus others shown as eligible in DEERS.

Who decides

Eligibility is not set by TRICARE or by this website. In TRICARE’s words, the sponsor’s uniformed service decides who is eligible and reports it in DEERS. If your record is missing or wrong, the uniformed service or your nearest ID card office is the place to fix it.

What to do next

1. Check that you and your family members appear in DEERS, using milConnect or an ID card office.
2. Look at TRICARE’s eligibility page and the plan comparison to see which plans you can enroll in.
3. If you have questions about Medicare or other coverage, see TRICARE For Life and other health insurance.

What to do next

Confirm this with your Primary Care Manager or regional contractor before scheduling — rules can vary by region and by service.