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DEERS (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System)

The system that verifies eligibility for TRICARE and other DoD benefits.

Official sourceDefense Manpower Data Center
Official website
Last verified 2026-07-13·Effective Ongoing

What it is

DEERS records sponsors, dependents, and eligibility status for military benefits. Sponsors are responsible for keeping records current.

Who qualifies

  • All uniformed service members and their eligible family members.

How to apply

  1. 1Update DEERS at any RAPIDS site or milConnect (milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil).
Apply on the official website