Tricare uses your military ID card as proof of insurance and does not issue insurance cards. 


When you enroll in a TRICARE health plan, you can download a wallet card via milConnect, that you can take to your appointments. On the card, you can write in your provider's name and phone number as a reference.

  • The wallet card isn’t proof of eligibility or enrollment.
  • You must present your uniformed services ID card as proof of eligibility. Your provider can check to confirm you have coverage under a TRICARE plan.

To log in to the milConnect you must have a: