Who is eligible for Tricare Prime?

Tricare Prime is a managed care option within the Tricare health program specifically designed for active duty service members and their families. Eligibility for Tricare Prime includes active duty personnel, their spouses, and their children, which ensures that these individuals have access to comprehensive healthcare services tailored to the unique needs of military families.

While retired military personnel have access to other forms of Tricare, they typically qualify for Tricare Select rather than Tricare Prime, which is reserved primarily for those currently serving in the military. Veterans over 65 years old are generally eligible for Medicare and have different healthcare options available to them rather than Tricare Prime. Similarly, dependents of federal employees do not qualify for Tricare, as the program is intended specifically for those associated with the military. Thus, the focus on active duty members and their families highlights the program's commitment to providing accessible healthcare to those currently serving and their dependents.