Transitional Health Care Benefits When an active duty sponsor separates from the uniformed services, TRICARE coverage may or may not continue, depending on the circumstances of the separation. TRICARE offers two transitional health care options—the Transitional Assistance Management Program (TAMP) and the Continued Health Care Benefit Program (CHCBP)—that offer temporary coverage until you have a new health plan. Contact your Humana Military or a beneficiary counseling and assistance coordinator (BCAC) to discuss your family’s eligibility for either of these programs. You also can visit www.tricare.mil for details about either program.
Transitional Assistance Management Program For those who qualify, TAMP provides 180 days of transitional health benefits after leaving active duty. During this 180 day period you can enroll in TRICARE Prime if you reside in a TRICARE Prime service area, or you will be covered under TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra. Rules and processes for these programs will apply. Your costs will be the same as those for active duty family members. Note : TPR and TPRADFM are not available during the TAMP period.
Continued Health Care Benefit Program The Continued Health Care Benefit Program (CHCBP) is a premiumbased health care program administered by Humana Military Healthcare Services, Inc., (Humana Military). CHCBP offers temporary transitional health coverage (1836 months) after TRICARE eligibility ends. Service members and certain family members can purchase CHCBP within 60 days of loss of eligibility for either regular TRICARE or TAMP coverage. CHCBP acts as a bridge between military health benefits and your new civilian health plan. CHCBP is comparable to TRICARE Standard with the same benefits, providers, and program rules. The main difference is that you pay premiums to participate.
TRICARE Reserve Select TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) is a premium based health plan that National Guard and Reserve members who qualify may purchase. TRS offers coverage similar to TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra, and a monthly premium is charged. You will receive comprehensive coverage with access to TRICARE authorized providers. Annual deductibles and costshares apply.
Visit TRICARE's Reserve Select Portal for more information about TRS coverage. For additional information about the National Guard and Reserve and the Selected Reserve, visit the Reserve Affairs Web site or your Service personnel office.
