It is essential that you keep information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) current for you and your family. DEERS is a worldwide computerized database of uniformed service members (active duty and retired), their family members, and others who are eligible for military benefits, including TRICARE. The key to receiving timely, effective TRICARE benefits—including doctor appointments, prescriptions, payment of health care expenses, etc.—is proper and current registration in DEERS. To update DEERS:
Visit a uniformed services personnel office. Find one near you at www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl.
Call 18005389552.
Fax address changes to DEERS at 18316558317.
Mail address changes to:
Defense Manpower Data
Center Support Office
Attn: COA
400 Gigling Road
Seaside, CA 939556771
Important Note for National Guard and Reserve Members & their Families
National Guard and Reserve members who are called or ordered to active duty for more than 30 consecutive days become eligible for TRICARE as active duty service members, and family members become eligible for TRICARE as active duty family members. Active duty means full-time duty in the active military service of the United States.
Throughout this TRICARE Prime Handbook, we will refer to active duty service members and active duty family members. Be aware that we also are referring to activated National Guard and Reserve members and their families enrolled in TRICARE Prime. If you have any questions about TRICARE Prime, contact Humana Military.
