### Question
How is the term TRICARE program defined?


### Answer
The term **TRICARE program** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 1072* as the following:

> the various programs carried out by the Secretary of Defense under this chapter and any other provision of law providing for the furnishing of medical and dental care and health benefits to members and former members of the uniformed services and their dependents, including the following health plan options:


(A) TRICARE Prime

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1072*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 55-MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE**

