If you are a new parent, please remember there are two important steps you must take within 60 days from the date of birth or adoption to have continuous TRICARE Prime coverage for your newborn or newly adopted child.

To ensure your new child’s coverage continues after the first 60 days, there are two things you must do:

1. Register your child in DEERS at a uniformed services ID card-issuing facility. A birth certificate or certificate of live birth from the hospital is required. If your child is not registered in DEERS within one year after the date of birth or adoption, DEERS will show “loss of eligibility,” and he or she will no longer be able to receive TRICARE benefits until registered in DEERS.
        
2. Enroll your child in TRICARE Prime within 60 days after birth or adoption by submitting DD Form 2876 to Humana Military. On day 61, if you have not enrolled your child in TRICARE Prime, he or she will be covered under TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra.

Note: You must complete DEERS registration before you enroll your child in TRICARE Prime. Contact Humana Military for enrollment assistance.