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Open Season is coming! Are you ready for 2027?
Mark your calendars for the TRICARE and Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) Open Seasons starting November 9, 2026.
Same start date but different end dates, here’s what you need to know:
TRICARE Open Season: November 9–December 8, 2026
FEDVIP Open Season: November 9–December 14, 2026
New coverage takes effect: January 1, 2027
Need to change your plan? Now’s the time. If you are currently enrolled for 2026 and don’t make any changes during Open Season, your current coverage choices will be maintained into 2027.
SPOUSES
Military Spouse Education
Military spouses also have many options for furthering their education while their family is serving.
Military Spouse Employment
There are many resources available for military spouses to help them find and advance their careers.
Spouses Retire Too
Soldiers do not retire alone, spouses and children must also go through the transition from military life.
SBP Information for Spouses
Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) information for the spouses of Soldiers still serving on active duty or in the Army National Guard or U.S. Army Reserve.
Survivors
Information about survivor benefits and assistance for surviving military spouses and the guardians of surviving children.
Former Spouses
Information for former military spouses about the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act.