Official - Adjective. 1  As an adjective, official often, but not always, means pertaining to the government, as state employee or having state recognition, or analogous to governance or to a formal (especially legally regulated) proceeding as opposed to informal business.
Tricare (styled TRICARE), formerly known as the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS), is a health care program of the United States Department of Defense Military Health System.
DEERS is a computerized database of military sponsors, families and others worldwide who are entitled to TRICARE benefits. TRICARE Prime is a managed service healthcare program for servicemembers, reservists, dependents, and some retirees. If you have Medicare part A & B, TRICARE for life can pay your Medicare copay. TRICARE For Life (TFL) is a Medicare wraparound coverage for TRICARE beneficiaries who have Medicare Parts A and B.