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 US 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, you may qualify for TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS)
- If you have been activated, you may qualify for TRICARE Prime Reserve (TPR). If you selected he Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) in error, remove it from your Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) profile
- If you have been deactivated, you may qualify for the Continued Health Care Benefit Program (CHCBP).
- If you have been deactivated, you may qualify for the or the Transitional Assistance Management Program (TAMP)
For questions regarding your NGR benefits, please call (877) 298-3408.
Behavioral health options:
Non-network behavioral health specialists
TRICARE behavioral health programs and support
Military OneSource: (800) 342-9647
Helpful numbers:
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline (800) 985-5990*
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK*
Military Crisis Line (800) 273-8255 or text to 838255
*Indicates 24/7 365 days a year availability
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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