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If you are on active duty for more than 30 days or are retired, you can apply for your father-in-law to be added to your Tricare plan as a dependent. To do this, you will need to prove that you provide over 50% of his living expenses. You can do this by providing documentation such as bank statements or having his utilities in your name. Once you have proven dependency, you can enroll your father-in-law in a Tricare health plan using the Beneficiary Web Enrollment (BWE) tool. It is important to note that dependent parents and parents-in-law are only eligible for care in military hospitals and clinics through the Tricare Plus program.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Can I add my father-in-law to Tricare? | Yes, if they are a dependent. |
| Who can be a dependent? | If you provide over 50% of their living expenses, or they live with you. |
| Where to enroll? | Military Treatment Facility (MTF) or online using the Beneficiary Web Enrollment (BWE) tool. |
| What is covered? | On-post pharmacy benefits and Tricare Plus, which is space-available primary care at MTFs. |
| What is not covered? | Off-post care. |
| What documentation is required? | Proof of dependency, income, and living expenses. |
| How often do I need to prove dependency? | Every year. |
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What You'll Learn
Eligibility criteria for parents-in-law
If you're on active duty for more than 30 days or you're retired, your dependent parents-in-law can get care in military hospitals and clinics. They may enrol in Tricare Plus, but this is based on space and resource availability. It's important to note that enrolment in Tricare Plus at one military hospital or clinic does not automatically extend to any other. Dependent parents-in-law can also fill prescriptions at military pharmacies.
To be eligible, your parents-in-law must meet your Service's criteria to become your dependents. You must prove that you provide over 50% of their living expenses, for example, by being on their lease, showing bank statements, or having their utilities in your name. Alternatively, they can live with you. You will need to prove dependency every year and submit new documents.
If your parents-in-law have other coverage, such as employer-sponsored health insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid, they may not be eligible for Tricare. To learn more about registering your parent-in-law as a dependent, check with the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) or the DFAS Secondary Dependency Office based on your branch of service.
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Tricare Plus
Dependent parents and parents-in-law can enrol in Tricare Plus. If your parent or parent-in-law meets your Service's criteria to become your dependent, they may get care at a military hospital or clinic on a space-available basis. To learn how to make your parent or parent-in-law a dependent, contact the DFAS Secondary Dependency Office based on your branch of service. You will need to prove that you provide over 50% of their living expenses. You will have to prove dependency every year and submit new documents.
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Secondary dependency
If you are on active duty for more than 30 days or are retired, your parent or parent-in-law may be eligible for Tricare. To be eligible, they must be your dependent, and you must be providing more than 50% of their living expenses. This includes being on their lease, showing bank statements, or having their utilities in your name. Alternatively, they can live with you.
To learn how to make your parent-in-law your dependent, contact the DFAS Secondary Dependency Office based on your branch of service. If approved, you must then register them in DEERS. Once in DEERS, your Uniformed Service will update their Tricare eligibility.
Dependent parents and parents-in-law can get care in military hospitals and clinics and enroll in Tricare Plus. They can also fill prescriptions at military pharmacies. However, Tricare will not pay for care from civilian providers for dependent parents and parents-in-law, even if referred by a military hospital or clinic.
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Required documentation
To add your father-in-law to Tricare, he must be your dependent. To be considered a dependent, you must provide over 50% of his living expenses. You can prove this by providing documents such as bank statements, lease agreements, or utility bills. You will need to prove dependency every year and submit new documents.
Once you have the required documentation, you can contact the DFAS Secondary Dependency Office based on your branch of service to learn how to make your father-in-law your dependent. After that, you can check with DEERS to see what documentation is needed to register your father-in-law as a dependent. You will need to enroll your father-in-law in a Tricare health plan using the Beneficiary Web Enrollment (BWE) tool, which will offer a choice of available plans.
Dependent parents and parents-in-law are eligible for care only in military hospitals and clinics through the program known as Tricare Plus, based on space and resource availability. Enrollment in Tricare Plus at one military hospital or clinic does not automatically extend enrollment to any other military hospital or clinic. They can also fill prescriptions at military pharmacies.
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Available treatments
If you're on active duty for more than 30 days or you're retired, your father-in-law can be eligible for Tricare if he is your dependent. To qualify as a dependent, you must provide over 50% of your father-in-law's living expenses. This can be proven through various documents, such as bank statements, lease agreements, or utility bills. Alternatively, your father-in-law can live with you.
As a dependent, your father-in-law can receive care at military hospitals and clinics on a space-available basis and may be able to enroll in Tricare Plus. They can also fill prescriptions at military pharmacies. However, Tricare will not pay for care from civilian providers, even if referred by a military hospital or clinic. If your father-in-law has Medicare Part A due to age and has Part B, they may obtain medications at Tricare network pharmacies or through home delivery.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can add your father-in-law to Tricare as a dependent if you provide over 50% of their living expenses.
To qualify as your dependent, your father-in-law must not have their own insurance coverage and their income must be less than half of their living expenses. You will also need to provide documentation to prove their living expenses and your contribution.
To add your father-in-law as a dependent, contact the DFAS Secondary Dependency Office based on your branch of service. You will need to provide the necessary documentation to prove your father-in-law's living expenses and your contribution. Once approved, you can enroll your father-in-law in a Tricare health plan using the Beneficiary Web Enrollment (BWE) tool.
