Independent guide
TRICARE third-party liability and DD Form 2527
If someone else caused the injury, your contractor may send you DD Form 2527. You have 35 days to return it.
Last reviewed October 2, 2026 · Confirm time-sensitive details with the official program.
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What the form is for
The Federal Medical Recovery Act lets TRICARE seek payment from a third party when someone else caused your injury. Your regional contractor sends the Statement of Personal Injury — Possible Third Party Liability (DD Form 2527) when a claim looks like that kind of case.
Sign and return the form within 35 calendar days. Use the return instructions from your contractor, not a form you found on a random site. You may also need a proof-of-insurance letter.
TRICARE does not drop your cost share because of how the injury happened.