"...Military retirees who are currently using orthodontic services through Tricare's dental plan or who may soon need major dental work should select a new plan this fall that does not have a waiting period, as the Tricare retiree dental program comes to an end.
Last year, Congress ordered Tricare to shutter its retiree dental plan by Dec. 31, 2018.
Instead, military retirees will be able to purchase dental coverage through the Federal Employee Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) marketplace during an open enrollment period Nov. 12 to Dec. 10. Vision coverage will also be available for the first time for retirees, active-duty families, and Guard and reservists...."
