In addition to military families, who else does TRICARE cover?

TRICARE is a health care program that provides coverage primarily for military families. The correct option highlights that TRICARE also extends its benefits to authorized family members of active service officials. This includes spouses, children, and certain other dependents, ensuring that family members have access to medical care similar to that provided to the service members themselves.

This inclusivity is essential as it acknowledges the role families play in the overall well-being of active duty personnel and ensures they receive necessary health services. Moreover, this is aligned with the mission of TRICARE to support military readiness by addressing the health care needs of those who are closely tied to active service members.

The other options do not accurately reflect the structure of TRICARE coverage. While civilians working for the military may have separate health coverage options, they are not covered under TRICARE as military families are. Similarly, while veterans have access to certain health care benefits, they are not included in the TRICARE program unless they are eligible for special circumstances; thus, simply stating "veterans only" is insufficient. Finally, TRICARE does not cover all family members of U.S. citizens, as coverage is specifically designated for authorized dependents of active duty service members. The focus is