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10/14/2026 | Press release | Archived content

Make the Most of TRICARE Open Season 2026

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TRICARE Open Season is your chance to enroll in or make changes to your TRICARE health plan for 2027.
Feature | Oct. 14, 2026

Make the Most of TRICARE Open Season 2026

By TRICARE Communications

FALLS CHURCH, Va. - TRICARE Open Season is your chance to enroll in or make changes to your TRICARE health plan for 2027.
  • Who it's for: Eligible beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select
  • Who it isn't for: Active duty service members and beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE For Life
If you're eligible, you have three options:
  1. Stay in your current plan: If your plan still meets your needs, you don't have to take any action to remain enrolled.
  2. Enroll in a plan: If you're eligible for TRICARE but not currently enrolled, you can sign up during open season.
  3. Change your plan: If your healthcare needs or preferences have changed, you can switch plans during this time.
Learn more at TRICARE Open Season.
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