Selected Reserve
Quick Definition
Reserve component members who train regularly and are available for active duty when needed.
Full Definition
The Selected Reserve consists of National Guard and Reserve members who participate in regular training (typically one weekend per month and two weeks per year) and are available for mobilization to active duty when needed. Selected Reserve members have specific TRICARE eligibility based on their duty status.
Selected Reserve composition: • Army National Guard and Army Reserve • Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve • Navy Reserve • Marine Corps Reserve • Coast Guard Reserve
TRICARE options for Selected Reserve members: • TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS): Available for purchase with monthly premiums • TRICARE Prime/Select: Available when activated for more than 30 days • TRICARE Dental Program: Available for enrollment with premiums • FEDVIP: Dental and vision insurance available
Eligibility requirements: • Must be a member of the Selected Reserve (not Individual Ready Reserve) • Must not be eligible for or enrolled in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program • Must be registered in DEERS
When activated to active duty for more than 30 consecutive days, Selected Reserve members become eligible for full TRICARE Prime benefits at no cost, similar to active duty service members.
Related Questions
What is TRICARE?
TRICARE is the healthcare program for uniformed service members, retirees, and their families worldwide.
How do I enroll in TRICARE?
Ensure you're registered in DEERS, then choose your plan during open enrollment or within 90 days of a qualifying life event.
Who qualifies for TRICARE Reserve Select?
Selected Reserve members not on active duty orders who commit to remaining in the Selected Reserve qualify for TRS.
What TRICARE options are available for National Guard members?
National Guard members have TRICARE access when activated for more than 30 days. TRICARE Reserve Select is available when not activated for a monthly premium.
What happens to my TRICARE when my Guard/Reserve orders end?
After activation ends, you get 180 days of TAMP coverage, then transition to TRS (if eligible) or lose coverage if not in Selected Reserve.
What is TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS)?
TRS is a premium-based health plan for Selected Reserve members and families when not on active duty, providing comprehensive coverage similar to TRICARE Select.
Do Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) members get TRICARE?
IRR members are generally not eligible for TRICARE unless recalled to active duty. Some limited coverage exists during specific periods.
Related Terms
Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System(DEERS)
Database of all individuals eligible for military benefits.
TRICARE Reserve Select(TRS)
Premium-based health plan for qualified Selected Reserve members and their families.
Individual Ready Reserve(IRR)
Reserve members not in active training units who may be called to duty in national emergencies.
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