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INTEL BRIEF // FEB 2026

Your TRICARE
benefits are more complex
than your MOS.

Active-duty families, transitioning veterans, and Guard members navigate different rules, deadlines, and penalty windows. We translate the DD-214 language into a coverage strategy you can actually execute.

DoD-compliant guidance
4,200+ veterans served
TRICARE INTEL // LIVE DATA
FY2026-Q1
0M

Service members eligible for TRICARE

across all branches and components

0%

Don't understand which plan they're on

per DoD Benefits Awareness Survey 2025

0-day

Maximum TAMP coverage after separation

then you are on your own

Your coverage window may be shorter than you think.

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Prime vs. Select: the decision that follows you through every PCS.

The wrong choice costs you referral delays, out-of-pocket bills, or a 90-day re-enrollment scramble after your next move.

Coverage Factor
TRICARE Prime

HMO-style

TRICARE Select

PPO-style

Monthly Premium (E-1 to E-4)

Retirees pay differently

$0 active duty
$0 active duty

Primary Care Referrals Required

Yes — PCM required
No — direct access

Network Flexibility

MTF + network only
Any TRICARE provider

Cost Share (In-Network)

$0 copay at MTF
15% after deductible

PCS Move Enrollment Window

Critical for frequent movers

90 days to re-enroll
Continuous coverage

Overseas Coverage

TRICARE Overseas only
TRICARE Overseas only

Dental / Vision

Gap coverage often needed

Separate TRDP plan
Separate TRDP plan

Rates and rules change annually. Download your Coverage Roadmap for the current FY2026 enrollment windows specific to your rank and component.

The 120-day clock starts the moment you sign out.

⚑ DEADLINE SENSITIVE
Day 0

ETS / Separation Date

Your DD-214 effective date

Day 1–90

TAMP Coverage Window

Full TRICARE continues at no cost

Day 91

TAMP Expires

You must have new coverage in place

Day 91–120

TRS Enrollment Window

Enroll in TRICARE Retired Select if eligible

Day 121+

Penalty Zone

Late enrollment penalties begin accruing

The coverage challenge shifts with every status change.

Each life stage has a different threat vector. Here's what we see most.

PCS / Transition
47%of PCS moves involve a coverage gap

The 90-day gap nobody briefs you on

Situation: You've got orders. New duty station in 60 days. Your Prime enrollment is at Fort Bragg.

Challenge: If you don't re-enroll at your gaining installation within 90 days, you default to TRICARE Select — with cost shares you weren't expecting.

Our Move: We map the enrollment windows for your specific installation, rank, and dependents before your final out-processing date.

Veteran
60–90days average VA enrollment processing

TAMP ends. VA care isn't automatic.

Situation: Day 91 after separation. TAMP is over. VA healthcare enrollment can take 60–90 days to process.

Challenge: The gap between TAMP expiration and VA care approval is the most expensive window most veterans never plan for.

Our Move: We build a bridge strategy: TRICARE Retired Select eligibility check, VA Priority Group determination, and supplemental gap coverage.

Reserve / Guard
$52.94TRS monthly premium vs. civilian plans

Every drill weekend, the math changes

Situation: You have employer-sponsored coverage. You also have TRICARE Reserve Select. One of them is costing you more than it should.

Challenge: TRS premiums are $52.94/month for an individual. But if your employer covers 70%+ of premiums, TRS may not be the right anchor plan.

Our Move: We run the actual cost comparison for your household, factoring in deductibles, network access, and activation scenarios.

Active Duty (Prime)
95%
Active Duty (Select)
88%
Transition (TAMP)
62%
Reserve / Guard (TRS)
74%
Veteran (VA + Supplement)
81%

Coverage continuity score based on network access, cost predictability, and enrollment window risk.

Three questions. One coverage gap estimate.

Before we ask for your email, we show you exactly where your risk window is. No obligation. No sales pitch. Just the math your unit's benefits office didn't run.

Your estimated coverage gap in days
The right primary plan for your status
Specific action items with deadlines
Supplemental coverage cost estimate
Question 1 of 333% complete

What is your current service status?

The brief your unit's benefits office never gave you.

Select your status below and we'll send you the specific coverage roadmap for your situation — enrollment deadlines, plan comparisons, and action items with actual dates.

Roadmap Contents
PCS enrollment window checklist
Prime vs. Select decision matrix
Dental gap coverage analysis
DEERS enrollment guide
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Enrollment windows are time-sensitive. Your roadmap includes specific deadline dates for FY2026. Download before your window closes.

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