TRICARE When You Move

Every military family changing locations

Your TRICARE coverage continues during a move, but your plan options and primary care manager may change. Update your address in DEERS once you arrive; you then have 90 days to change plans if your options are different, and moving to a new region counts as a qualifying life event. Get referrals and prescription refills before you leave, especially for family members with ongoing care.

How to use it

Do not disenroll before moving; update DEERS through milConnect on arrival and confirm enrollment with your regional contractor.

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Last checked 2026-10. Rules and amounts change; your installation's finance, transportation or family center office has the final word.

Related in Special Needs & EFMP

• Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
  Families with a member who has medical, educational or developmental needs