- TRICARE serves approximately 9.5 million beneficiaries.
- The table below shows the breakdown by the type of beneficiary.
| Type of Beneficiary |
Approximate Number of Beneficiaries
(Total: 9.5 million) |
| Active Duty Service Members |
1.38 million |
| Active Duty Family Members |
1.68 million |
National Guard and Reserve Members
(includes active and inactive members) |
190,000 |
| Family Members of National Guard and Reserve Members |
780,000 |
| Retirees and Family Members <65 |
3.20 million |
| Retirees and Family Members ≥65 |
2.29 million |