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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.
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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.
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October Retiree Appreciation Days (RADs)!
Join us at a RAD in October to receive information updates important to the retiree community and learn more about your benefits.
22-23 Oct: Redstone Arsenal, AL (2-day event)
24 Oct: Ft. Riley, KS
30 Oct: Ft. Belvoir, VA; Ft. Rucker, AL
Connect with other retirees and various installation services. Go to the RAD Calendar for more information.
See You at AUSA!
Come see us 12-14 Oct at AUSA in DC, Booth 415! Retirement Services, Soldier For Life, MyArmyBenefits, and Army PaYS will all be there to provide information and answer your questions.
Site Maintenance
Soldier for Life will be unavailable for maintenance starting on Friday, 18 September 2026 at 1700 hours EDT. Anticipated downtime will be up to 72 hours through Monday, 21 September 2026.
Great News!
The timeline for requesting voluntary retirement from active service is now permanently 12 - 24 months before requested retirement date. See Army Directive 2026-08 for more info.