https://mosroadmap.com/tags/tricare/Recent content in Tricare on MOS RoadmapHugoen-usjohnnyhashim@gmail.com (Sgt Hashim)johnnyhashim@gmail.com (Sgt Hashim)Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:25:30 +0000https://mosroadmap.com/guide/deers-enrollment-family-benefits/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:25:29 +0000johnnyhashim@gmail.com (Sgt Hashim)https://mosroadmap.com/guide/deers-enrollment-family-benefits/<ul> <li>Add a spouse to DEERS and complete eligible TRICARE plan changes within 90 days of marriage.</li> <li>Register a newborn within 90 days stateside or 120 days overseas; do not wait for the Social Security number.</li> <li>Bring DD Form 1172-2, two unexpired IDs, and original or certified relationship documents to the ID card office.</li> <li>After retirement, reenroll in an eligible TRICARE plan within 90 days or request retroactive enrollment within 12 months.</li> <li>A 20-20-20 former spouse needs 20 years of service, 20 years of marriage, and 20 years of overlap.</li> </ul> <h2 id="deers-registration-does-not-enroll-your-family-in-tricare">DEERS registration does not enroll your family in TRICARE</h2> <p>Your spouse or child does not enter the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System automatically when you marry, have a baby, or receive military orders. The sponsor generally enters DEERS through military personnel systems. You must add each eligible family member separately.</p>