Healthcare for Young Adults

Tricare Young Adult is a plan that qualified adult children can purchase after eligibility for regular Tricare coverage ends

What is the Tricare Young Adult Program?

The following is a quick list of the most frequently asked Tricare Young Adult program questions.

Tricare Young Adult Prime

Tricare Young Adult Prime health insurance program is similar to the Tricare Prime program.

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Tricare Young Adult Select

Tricare Young Adult Select health insurance program is similar to the Tricare Select program.

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