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If you have lost your military health care coverage or will lose it soon, the Continued Health Care Benefit Program (CHCBP) can protect you in the interim between military health benefits and civilian health care.
CHCBP acts as a bridge between military health benefits and your new civilian health plan. CHCBP benefits are comparable to TRICARE Standard with the same benefits, providers and program rules. The main difference is that you pay premiums to participate.
You are not required to purchase this health care coverage. Participation in CHCBP is completely optional. However, enrollment in CHCBP may be in your best interest.
If you qualify, you can purchase CHCBP within 60 days of loss of eligibility for either regular TRICARE or Transitional Assistance Management Program (TAMP) coverage. For the TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) member with any remaining CHCBP eligibility, you must purchase CHCBP within 30 days of loss of TRS eligibility.
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A premium-based health care program providing medical coverage for former military beneficiaries. |
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Eligible beneficiaries losing regular TRICARE eligibility or TAMP coverage must enroll within 60 days following the loss of entitlement to the Military Health System. TRICARE Reserve Select members with remaining CHCBP eligibility must enroll in CHCBP within 30 days following the loss of TRS eligibility.
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Useful reference materials including information about the TRICARE Standard Program and the regional Provider Locators. |
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