National Guard and Reserve (NGR)
National Guard and Reserve refers to members of the Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. Members of the National Guard and Reserve (NGR) and their family members are eligible for different TRICARE benefits depending on their status.
- If you have been on military duty for 30 days or less may qualify for TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS)
- If you have been activated may qualify for TRICARE Prime Reserve (TPR)
- If you have been deactivated may qualify for the Continued Health Care Benefit Program (CHCBP)
- or the Transitional Assistance Management Program (TAMP)
For questions regarding you NGR benefits, please call (877) 298-3408
Pre-activation benefits
You may qualify for early eligibility for TRICARE if you're issued delayed-effective-date active duty orders for more than 30 days or in support of a contingency operation. Eligibility begins on the date your orders are issued or 180 days before you report to active duty, whichever is later.
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