USMCRA / Monday, September 3, 2018 / Categories: VA News Retiring from active duty? Take action, make an enrollment choice When you retire from active duty, your TRICARE plan options will change. Retiring from active duty is a Qualifying Life Event (QLE). A QLE allows you to enroll in a new TRICARE plan or change your coverage options within 90 days of the life event. As a retiree, you’ll need to take action to enroll in a TRICARE plan if you want to continue to receive coverage for civilian care. Previous Article TELL YOUR STORY TO THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Next Article Secretary Mattis & Gen Dunford brief the NDAA Print 1170