"...Military retirees who plan to enroll in dental coverage for 2019 will be able to research available plans starting Oct 1.
The Tricare Retiree Dental Plan (TRDP) ends Dec. 31. Retirees who want to maintain dental coverage must select a plan from the buffet of options included in the Federal Employee Vision and Dental Insurance Program (FEDVIP). They will also be newly eligible to enroll in vision coverage, as will active-duty families.
Enrollment for those plans runs between Nov. 12 and Dec. 10. Retirees who do not select a plan during that period will be without coverage in 2019, unless they experience a qualifying life event, such as an employment change or relocation.
How the FEDVIP plans compare in cost and coverage to the current TRDP plan depends on a variety of factors, including the beneficiary's location and the plan and coverage they desire.
Retirees can view more information on the FEDVIP website and, starting Oct. 1, compare plans...."
