All Open Season Years
TRICARE Open Season 2025
The TRICARE Open Season for 2025 coverage ran from November 11 through December 9, 2024. During this period, eligible beneficiaries could enroll in, change, or cancel their TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select health plan without a qualifying life event (QLE). Changes made during Open Season took effect on January 1, 2025. This was the seventh annual TRICARE Open Season since its introduction in 2018.
November 11, 2024 - December 9, 2024
Effective: January 1, 2025
Key Dates
November 11, 2024
TRICARE Open Season begins
November 11, 2024
Federal Benefits Open Season begins (FEDVIP dental/vision)
December 9, 2024
TRICARE Open Season ends
December 9, 2024
FEDVIP Open Season ends
January 1, 2025
New plan selections and changes take effect
January 1, 2025
Updated premiums and cost-shares begin
Premium Changes for 2025
| Plan | Monthly Premium / Change |
|---|---|
| TRICARE Prime (Active Duty Family) | No enrollment fee |
| TRICARE Prime (Retiree, Individual) | $176.26/month (previously $165.15) |
| TRICARE Prime (Retiree, Family) | $352.52/month (previously $330.30) |
| TRICARE Select (Active Duty Family) | No enrollment fee |
| TRICARE Select (Group A Retiree, Individual) | No enrollment fee |
| TRICARE Select (Group B Retiree, Individual) | $176.26/month |
| TRICARE Select (Group B Retiree, Family) | $352.52/month |
Key Changes for 2025
- TRICARE Select enrollment fees adjusted for Group B retirees under 65
- Updated catastrophic cap amounts for active duty families and retirees
- Expanded telehealth coverage continued from pandemic-era flexibilities
- Network pharmacy copay adjustments for brand-name medications
- Enhanced mental health and behavioral health access provisions
- Updated TRICARE Prime Service Areas in select locations
- New preventive care screenings added to zero-cost coverage list
- Improved referral process for specialty care under TRICARE Prime
Enrollment Checklist
- 1Review your current TRICARE plan and compare with other options
- 2Check if your providers are in-network for the plan you are considering
- 3Compare costs including enrollment fees, copays, and catastrophic cap
- 4Verify your DEERS enrollment is current and information is accurate
- 5Consider any upcoming life changes such as PCS, retirement, or separation
- 6Review prescription drug coverage and formulary changes
- 7Confirm your dental and vision coverage separately if needed
- 8Log in to milConnect or contact your regional contractor to make changes
- 9Ensure changes are submitted before December 9, 2024 deadline
- 10Save confirmation number and documentation of your enrollment change