is tricare considered group coverage
A. POLICY â COVERAGE UNDER TRICARE. TRICARE (formerly known as CHAMPUS) is the Department of Defense's health care program for retired members of the uniformed services, as well as the spouses and children of active duty, retired and deceased service members. TRICARE is considered a group health plan for SEP and premium surcharge rollback purposes. However, these provisions apply only to beneficiaries whose coverage under TRICARE is based on active duty military status.