Question:
My husband and I originally married in 1985 and divorced in 1998, remarried each other in 2001, and now are getting divorced in 2023. I would like to know how this breaks down for Tricare, as far as the 20/20/20 rule is concerned.
Jim's Reply:
Under the 20/20/20 rule, you keep TRICARE health care benefits for as long as you remain eligible if:
- You were married to the service member for at least 20 years,
- The service member served in the armed forces for at least 20 years, and
- The marriage and the period of service overlapped for at least 20 years.