Description

TRCDEPLY indicates whether the respondent had TRICARE health insurance coverage through a household member last year.

TRICARE, formerly known as CHAMPUS, provides civilian health benefits for U.S. armed forces personnel, military retirees, and their dependents. Beginning in 2019, TRICARE is considered private coverage.

Comparability

This variable is comparable across time.

Universe

Flags

Unharmonized Variables

• UH_DEPMIL_A1