Q. Why doesn't Tricare have insurance cards?It would be far simpler than showing a military ID card to hospitals and providers, many of whom have no idea what Tricare is.

TRICARE beneficiaries should make sure they have their Social Security number (SSN) committed to memory. It won't be found on new Department of Defense (DoD) ID cards. As of June 1, 2011, SSNs are ...

Q. I need to have my status as a full-time college student verified for Tricare eligibility. My dad lives in Washington state and I go to school in Florida. I'm 22, will turn 23 in five months ...