What is TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS)? TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) is a premium-based health plan that qualified National Guard and Reserve members may purchase. TRS, which requires a monthly premium, offers coverage similar to TRICARE Standard and Extra.

Who qualifies for TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS)? To qualify for TRS, you must be a member of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve, and you cannot be eligible for or enrolled in the FEHBP program. Once you qualify, you may purchase the plan at any time throughout the year, there are no tiers or open seasons.

How can I check to confirm if I am eligible for TRICARE Select Reserve (TRS)? Click here to check to determine your eligibility.

What is the TRICARE Reserve Select Supplement Plan? This supplement enhances your current TRS coverage by providing reimbursement of eligible out-of-pocket medical expenses for insured members and their families.

Who is eligible for the TRICARE Reserve Select Supplement Plan? All qualified members, their spouse and children who are eligible for TRS. 1) Under age 21; or 2) under 23, if full time student The member must also be covered in order to enroll Spouse or Children.

Do Retirees (Ages 60-64) Qualify for TRS and TRS Supplement? No, but they qualify for TRICARE Standard and for USBA’s TRICARE Standard Supplement. Click here to learn more.

Does the plan cover the service member when he/she retires? Yes. As long as you are still eligible for TRICARE Reserve Select, you’ll be eligible to apply for TRICARE Reserve Select Supplement. Once you become ineligible for TRS, you will also be ineligible for the TRS Supplement. However, we offer a supplement plan for those who become eligible for TRICARE Extra/Standard. For more information on this product, please click here.

Why do I have to join USBA to apply for this plan? You’ll be asked to “join” USBA when you apply for this TRICARE Supplement product. The Uniformed Services Benefit Association is a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) organization established to offer group insurance benefits to all federal and military members (including active duty, National Guard, Reservists, retirees, veterans) and their families. USBA uses its combined “Power of One” to negotiate group rates on behalf of its membership. As a formality, you must become a USBA member to qualify for the group rate. There are no dues to pay and no other obligations or expectations.

What are the membership fees (annual, lifetime, etc.), if any, when you join USBA? USBA has no membership fees.

What if I change my mind after I apply? Your satisfaction is guaranteed with TRICARE Reserve Select Supplement. Take 30 days after you receive your Certificate of Insurance to examine the coverage. Pay for it only after you determine it’s the right protection for you. If you’re not completely satisfied after the 30-day free look, return your Certificate for cancellation. You’re under no obligation.

What does the Plan pay? Pays 100% covered excess charges – after the annual deductible is met Pays cost shares – after annual deductible is met: 15% TRICARE network provider 20% TRICARE non-network provider

Can I be singled out for cancellation? Your coverage will remain in force as long as the master policy remains in force, and you pay your premium. With regards to your covered spouse and children, their coverage will remain in force as long as your coverage is active, or until they no longer meet the eligibility standards.

Will the plan cover me overseas? Yes. TRICARE coverage is worldwide. If TRICARE pays for covered medical expenses overseas, the plan will pay its contractual benefit.

Can premium payments be increased? Under what conditions? The company reserves the right to change premiums on a group wide basis to maintain the financial solvency of the plan.

Will I be asked to take a medical exam when I apply? No medical exam is required. Acceptance is guaranteed.

Is there a waiting period for pre-existing conditions? There is a 6 month waiting period for a pre-existing condition – 6 ms waiting period/ (Pre-existing condition is waived if signed up w/in 30 days of TRS enrollment)

How much does the NGAUS/EANGUS/USBA TRICARE Reserve Select Supplement Plan cost? Click here for rates.

I still have questions. Who should I contact? For more details please call (800) 821-7912 or click here to request a FREE, No-Obligation Information Kit to be mailed to you.

Do I have to be a member of NGAUS or EANGUS to apply for this TRICARE Reserve Select Supplement Plan? No, but you do have to be a National Guardsman. USBA partnered with the National Guard Association of the U.S. (NGAUS) to promote the new changes to TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS), and to offer a new plan, NGAUS/EANGUS USBA TRICARE Reserve Select Supplement. It is available to all qualifying members of the National Guard. If you’d like to learn more about NGAUS or the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the U.S. (EANGUS) simply click these links: NGAUS EANGUS

*Important Note:
This website provides a general description of the insurance plan offered and is not a contract. Complete terms, conditions, definitions, exclusions, limitations and renewability requirements are detailed in the Group Policy issued to the Group Policyholder. Each insured will be provided with a Certificate of Insurance that summarizes the policy provisions affecting his/her coverage.

Select and Download the Plan Application that's right for you:

     Members of NGAUS or EANGUS
     Members of the National Guard not affiliated with NGAUS or EANGUS
     Members of the Reserve

Download Claim Form