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.

THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN DECISION

START WITH THE BASICS

The Department of Defense Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) program was established by Congress in 1972 to give retiring Soldiers a way to provide a portion of their retired pay to their eligible survivors should they pass away. Choosing to participate in the SBP program extends a portion of the benefit of retired pay past the lifetime of the Retired Soldier to their eligible survivor(s).

SBP 101

What is SBP? Am I eligible? What are the different plans available? Find the answers to these and other questions.

SBP 101

Taxes and SBP

What you need to know about SBP costs, annuity, and taxes.

Taxes and SBP

Withdrawal from SBP

What happens if you decide to discontinue SBP premium payments and withdraw from coverage?

Withdrawal from SBP

RCSBP 101

If you are eligible for a Reserve/Non-regular retirement, you will have RCSBP while in the gray area between entering the retired rolls and reaching age 60. Find out everything you need to know about the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan.

RCSBP 101