Dependents and Tricare for Life: What Families Need to Know

When a retiree moves into Tricare for Life, dependent children don’t automatically follow. Instead, they remain on Tricare Prime or Select until age 21 (or 23 if in college), then may choose Tricare Young Adult until 26. In some cases, children may qualify for Medicare early, in which case their coverage shifts into TFL. Here’s what families need to know to prepare.