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.
TRICARE is the federal program that provides health insurance to active duty military, military retirees, and their families. It provides comprehensive coverage, to include dental, prescription, mental health, and optical. TRICARE customers can choose from several different plans to find the one best suited for them and their family.