### Question
How does the law define covered TRICARE-eligible individual?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 8951*, **covered TRICARE-eligible individual** is defined as:

> an individual entitled to dental care under chapter 55 of title 10, pursuant to section 1076c of such title, who the Secretary of Defense determines should be an eligible individual for purposes of this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8951*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 89A-ENHANCED DENTAL BENEFITS**

