TRICARE-Active Duty Family Members Dental Plan. This is an insurance plan that offers coverage for a wide range of dental services to the enrolled families of active duty sponsors. Civilian dentists provide the care under the Family Members Dental Plan. Either the dentist or the patient may file claims with the civilian contractor operating the dental plan for the Uniformed Services. Sponsors pay a portion of the monthly premiums by payroll deduction and pay a cost share for services provided. If the deceased member was participating in the dental plan for eligible family members at the time of death, coverage for family members enrolled is extended for three year following the member's death. For more information about the Family Members Dental Plan, contact your CAR or the health benefits advisor at your nearest military medical treatment facility.
Commissary Privileges. Subject to the installation commander’s determination of availability, the unmarried surviving spouse is eligible for commissary privileges. He or she may, on approval of the local installation commander, let an agent make purchases under certain circumstances. Purchases may be used by all members of the family living in the house.
Base Exchange Privileges. Subject to the installation commander’s determination of availability, the base exchange offers various services and facilities, depending on the base's population and what's available from the local civilian sector, such as theaters, barber shops, service stations, clothing stores, dry cleaning, optical shops, package stores, and other sales stores. The unmarried surviving spouse is eligible for base exchange services or, on approval of the installation commander, an agent may be allowed to make purchases under certain circumstances.
Transient Quarters. Subject to the installation commander’s determination of availability, eligible family members may occupy transient quarters on a space-available basis when approved by the installation commander. Contact the billeting office to determine the commander's policy and to request accommodations. Family members must have current ID cards.
Theater Privileges. Subject to the installation commander’s determination of availability, eligible family members can attend motion picture theaters on military installations. Family members must have current ID cards.
Recreation Activities. Subject to the installation commander’s determination of availability, as an unmarried surviving spouse, you are entitled to membership in the Officer’s or Enlisted Open Mess. The same applies to you and your children in the use of other recreational activities on a military installation such as the golf course, gymnasium, bowling alley, and hobby shops.
