TRICARE, Medicare, and Social Security: how your entitlements work together

An official website of the United States government

Here's how you know

Official websites use .gov

A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Man and woman in blue shirts smile at each other while standing in a park

Share

TRICARE, Medicare, and Social Security: how your entitlements work together

Are you curious about how TRICARE, Medicare, and Social Security work together? Signing up for Medicare Part A and Part B is required to get TRICARE For Life coverage. And the Social Security Administration handles enrollment for Medicare.

Download Image: Small | Medium | Full Size (1.47 MB)

Tags:

Photo by: TRICARE Communications | VIRIN: 260819-O-D0202-1001.JPG

Photo Gallery