Check TRICARE eligibility and plans
Eligibility and plan choices depend on the beneficiary category, sponsor status and location. Confirm eligibility through DEERS and use TRICARE’s plan tools.
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Military community
Military, TRICARE and community support
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Start with your connection to the military, then explore official resources for health benefits, installations, state programs and community support.
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Official starting points
Find care and manage referrals
Use TRICARE’s official tools to find a doctor and review referrals or prior authorizations. Requirements vary by plan and beneficiary category.
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National Guard and Reserve coverage
Review benefits for inactive, activated, deactivated and retired Reserve Component members and their families.
Source checked September 14, 2026.
Find installation and family support
Search by ZIP code, installation or state for family support centers, EFMP, relocation, childcare, legal, financial and other local programs.
MilitaryINSTALLATIONS reports annual verification and quarterly reviews. Source checked September 14, 2026.
Military OneSource
Connect with free 24/7 information, confidential help and military-life resources. Eligibility varies by service and program.
Source checked September 14, 2026.
Find VA benefits and locations
Explore VA benefits and search for health facilities, benefits offices, Vet Centers and other services by location.
Source checked September 14, 2026.
State and local government resources
State benefits differ. MilitaryINSTALLATIONS provides state-specific military and community contacts, while DiscoverVA links to state departments of veterans affairs.
For additional healthcare, housing, disability, employment, education, transportation and family programs, use the advanced community finder and select a state.
Before you act: Benefits, eligibility, networks, referrals, costs and availability can change. Confirm details with the official program or provider. OT Oraculum does not determine eligibility or provide benefits advice.