Description

TRCOWNLY indicates whether the respondent was the policy holder for their TRICARE coverage 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_OWNMIL_A1