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 offers a variety of health care plans and coverage options, including vision and dental care, pharmacy services and other needs such as cancer treatment and hospice care. In some cases, TRICARE benefits can be used in conjunction with other insurance.