New Rates Announced for TRICARE Dental Program

New Rates Announced for TRICARE Dental Program
Photo by Kemberly Groue/Air Force

TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) participants will see a slight decrease in their monthly premiums beginning Nov. 1, according to rate information released by plan administrator United Concordia.

 

TDP is an optional program available to family members of those in uniform, as well as some National Guard and Reserve members. Learn more about program eligibility and coverage at this link.

 

Single beneficiaries of active duty members will pay a $12.10 monthly premium beginning Nov. 1, down from the current $12.36. The family premium drops to $31.46 a month, down from $32.13.

 

Other monthly rates broken down by sponsor military status, according to the United Concordia website:

 

National Guard, Selected Reserve, and Individual Ready Reserve (Mobilization Only)

  • Sponsor: $12.10 (down from $12.36)
  • Single: $30.25 (down from $30.89)
  • Family: $78.64 (down from $80.33)
  • Sponsor and Family: $90.74 (down from $92.69)

 

Individual Ready Reserve (Non-Mobilization)

  • Sponsor or Single: $30.25 (down from $30.89)
  • Family: 78.64 (down from $80.33)
  • Sponsor and Family: $108.89 (down from $111.22)

 

[UPDATED MONTHLY: MOAA's TRICARE Toolkit]

 

Beneficiaries also pay cost shares for covered services. These vary based on service type and sponsor pay grade; click here for a full breakdown.

 

Military retirees seeking information on available dental coverage should visit BENEFEDS.gov in advance of federal benefits open season, which begins Nov. 11.

 

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