TRICARE, formerly known as the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS),'s a health care program of the United States Department of Defense Military Health System. TRICARE provides civilian health benefits for military personnel, military retirees, and their dependents, including some members of the Reserve Component. The TRICARE program's managed by TRICARE Management Activity (TMA) under the authority of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs). TRICA… (More on Tricare)