What type of beneficiaries typically pay the annual enrollment fee for TRICARE Prime?

The correct answer pertains to retirees and certain family members as the typical beneficiaries who are required to pay an annual enrollment fee for TRICARE Prime. This system is designed to ensure access to managed care and benefits for those who are not actively serving in the military but have completed their service and are transitioning into civilian life.

Active-duty service members do not pay enrollment fees for TRICARE Prime or any other TRICARE plans; they are entitled to comprehensive health care coverage without any out-of-pocket costs for basic health care.

Not all beneficiaries are subject to an annual enrollment fee; for instance, active-duty members and their families usually do not incur these costs. Furthermore, while dependents of retirees may be required to pay an annual fee, it is not exclusive to just them. The fees apply to the retiree as the primary beneficiary, who may then have family members covered under their plan.

Therefore, understanding the fee structure is essential for beneficiaries, particularly for retirees and their dependents, as it impacts their financial planning and health care access under TRICARE Prime.