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By 99th Medical Group purchase TRICARE Young Adult they remain covered as adopted children even if
Registering in DEERS the marriage ends in divorce.
Q: How long is my child eligible for TRICARE? To register your child in DEERS, you need a · Eligibility can be extended up to age 23 if your
child is enrolled in a full course of study at an
A: Your child’s eligibility ends at age 21, but may certificate of birth or adoption, and the signed DD approved institution of higher learning and you’re
continue to age 23 if he or she is enrolled at Form 1172-2. Learn more about required docu- still providing more than half of their financial
an approved institution of higher learning, ments at http://www.tricare.mil/Plans/Eligibility/ support. You’ll need a letter from the school’s
unmarried, and dependent on the sponsor for DEERS/RequiredDocuments.aspx. Registering registrar’s office stating that your child is enrolled
more than half of his or her financial support. your child in DEERS doesn’t automatically enroll full-time in an accredited college in pursuit of an
To learn more, visit the Eligibility page. them in any TRICARE health plan option. Associate’s Degree or higher. Eligibility ends on
your child’s 23rd birthday or when he or she is
Children Child Scenarios out of school, whichever comes first.
Unmarried biological and adopted children are · Step-children are eligible for TRICARE as long as · Children whose sponsor died while serving on ac-
eligible for TRICARE until age 21 (or 23 if in col- the parent of the child and sponsor are married. tive duty remain eligible for TRICARE until they
lege, see below child scenarios). Eligibility may ex- · If the marriage ends in divorce, the step-children lose eligibility for TRICARE due to age, marriage
tend beyond these age limits if he or she is severely lose eligibility on the date the divorce decree is or any other reason.
disabled. At age 21 or 23, he or she may qualify to final. · Children born out of wedlock are eligible for TRI-
· If the sponsor adopts his or her step-children, CARE when placed in the custody of a sponsor,
either by a court or recognized adoption agency,
in anticipation of legal adoption.

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