Is my DoD ID number my TRICARE number?

A1. Every DoD ID card will have a DoD ID Number printed on it. Dependent ID cards will not have the DoD ID Number of their sponsor, just their own number. The DoD ID Number is not used for TRICARE.

What is TRICARE East group number?

(800) 444-5445.

Where can I find my dependent DoD ID number?

Click “Common Access Card (CAC)” login on right. Click “My Profile Information” and then “Personal Information” in the drop-down menu. Your name and DoD ID number will be displayed. Click on any registered dependents on the left side of the page to display their DoD ID numbers.

Do all veterans have TRICARE?

Tricare is a health insurance program available to veterans, and it comes in four varieties: Tricare Prime, Tricare Extra, Tricare Standard, and Tricare for Life. Tricare, the military’s health insurance plan, actually covers everyone — active-duty members, retirees, and their families.

Can I get TRICARE if I’m a veteran?

If you are an active duty military member — or the spouse or child of an active duty serviceperson — you are eligible for TRICARE insurance benefits. TRICARE is the only insurance provider you can have as long as you or your military sponsor is on active duty within one of these military branches: U.S. Air Force.

How do I find my TRICARE ID number?

You need to register in DEERS to get TRICARE., you’ll be issued a uniformed services identification (ID) card. Providers will ask to see your ID card and will make copies for his or her records.

What is the DoD ID number?

The DoD ID Number is a unique number assigned to all U.S Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian, U.S. Military, and DoD Contract personnel with a Common Access Card (CAC). The purpose of the EDIPI is provide a unique record identifier to link data from different systems across the DoD.

Who qualifies for TRICARE insurance?

Generally, you are eligible for TRICARE coverage if: You are an active duty or retired Uniformed Service member. You are the spouse or child of an active duty or retired Uniformed Service member. You are a National Guard or Reserve member.

Where do I Find my Tricare ID number?

This number is located on the back of the card at the top, next to the date of birth. The DBN (or the sponsor’s SSN) must be used to verify TRICARE eligibility and when submitting TRICARE claims. • DoD ID Number – a 10-digit number found on the front of the ID card.

How to use your military ID for TRICARE insurance purposes?

Your Military ID card should be used as your TRICARE For Life benefit card. Your Military ID is your insurance card and has all of the information that a provider needs to file a claim. The DoD number, benefits number or sponsor’s social security number can be used when a policy number is requested. I want to…

What is on back of TRICARE benefits card?

On the back is the Tricare beneficiary’s benefits number and confirmation that the holder has access to military treatment facilities and civilian health care if the word “YES” appears under both the words “Medical” and “Civilian.”

Where can I get a Tricare wallet card?

Beneficiaries can download and print a wallet card from milConnect that contains their name and service status and also has important health program phone numbers, such as the toll-free Tricare number and pharmacy hotline. The card also includes spaces to write a primary physician’s name and phone number.