Beneficiaries need to update DEERS as soon as possible anytime they move, change contact information, or experience a Qualifying Life Event (QLE).
A beneficiary must update DEERS whenever they experience the following (this list is not all-inclusive):
- Change in sponsor’s status
- Retiring or separating
- Activating or deactivating
- Having a baby or adopting
- Moving to a new location for any reason
- Change in a student’s full-time enrollment status
- Becoming eligible for Medicare
- Death of sponsor or family member
If a beneficiary is enrolled in any TRICARE plan (e.g., TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Select, TRICARE Reserve Select, TRICARE Retired Reserve or TRICARE Young Adult), remind them to also change their address and other personal information with their regional contractor.