Starting January 1, 2021, monthly premiums for TRICARE Young Adult (TYA) will increase. TYA Select will increase by 12.7% and TYA Prime by 22%. These changes reflect the increase in TYA program costs for calendar year 2021.
TYA is a premium-based plan available for purchase by qualified dependent children under the age of 26. Young adults who are 21 (or age 23 if a fulltime student) lose regular TRICARE coverage, but may be eligible to purchase TYA coverage.
If you’re a sponsor or TYA enrollee, here’s what you need to know for January 1, 2021:
If you want to switch between TYA Prime and TYA Select, you can do so at any time. Your sponsor’s status and your geographic location determine whether you can purchase either TYA Prime or TYA Select. Please contact us if you have any questions.
