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TRICARE Reserve Select Enrollment. The TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) program is a premium-based health plan qualified Selected Reserve* members may purchase. The TRS benefit is a TRICARE Standard benefit and TRS members have the same costs as active duty family members. You can receive covered services from any TRICARE-authorized provider.
A. POLICY â COVERAGE UNDER TRICARE. TRICARE (formerly known as CHAMPUS) is the Department of Defense's health care program for retired members of the uniformed services, as well as the spouses and children of active duty, retired and deceased service members. TRICARE is considered a group health plan for SEP and premium surcharge rollback purposes. However, these provisions apply only to beneficiaries whose coverage under TRICARE is based on active duty military status.