The TRICARE Young Adult (TYA) Program is a premium-based individual-only health care plan available for purchase by qualified adult Children of Service members who have aged out of regular TRICARE Family coverage. TYA offers Prime and Select coverage levels worldwide. TYA includes medical and pharmacy benefits but excludes dental coverage.
DFAS will provide IRS Form 1095-C to all U.S. military members, and IRS Form 1095-B to all Retirees, Annuitants, former Spouses and all other individuals having TRICARE coverage during all or any portion of tax year 2022. An IRS Form 1095 documents you (and your Family members, if applicable) have the minimum essential coverage. These forms will document the information that DFAS will provide to the IRS on yourself and your authorized Family members. According to the IRS, these forms are not required to prepare or file income tax returns but will be available via myPay no later than 31 January 2023.
- Regular Army: Active Duty
- Regular Army: Retired
- Army National Guard: Active Duty Under Title 10 USC or Title 32 USC (Full-Time National Guard Duty)
- Army National Guard: State Active Duty
- Army National Guard: Drilling
- Army National Guard: Retired
- Army Reserve: Active Duty
- Army Reserve: Drilling
- Army Reserve: Retired
Benefit News
11/29/2023
Holiday Resilience: How TRICARE Supports Your Mental Health
FALLS CHURCH, VA, November 29, 2023 - Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. This resource connects you with trained counselors who can help you get the help you need, 24/7.
11/28/2023
Oklahoma City VA’s Health Chat app
WASHINGTON, November 28, 2023 - Oklahoma City VA recently launched a new app called “VA Health Chat” to help Veterans “chat” directly to health care professionals. VA is constantly developing new ways to improve communication with primary care doctors, pharmacy and all communication services provided to Oklahoma City Veterans.