Your benefits and entitlements are primarily managed through a relationship between the Defense Enrollment Eligibility System and the Defense Manpower Data Center.
What is DEERS
DEERS is a computerized database of military sponsors, families and others worldwide who are entitled for TRICARE and other benefits. Active-duty and retired service members are automatically registered in DEERS, but you must register your family members and make sure all the information is correct to ensure TRICARE coverage.
What is DMDC
Since 1974, the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) has served uniformed service members and their families as the central source for identifying, authenticating, authorizing and providing information on personnel during and after their affiliation with Department of Defense. DEERS is the one central access point for determining a person’s eligibility to DoD entitlements. The DMDC helpdesk assists veterans, sponsors and their family members with DoD entitlements, benefits and medical readiness.
For information on obtaining a new ID card or renewal please follow the link below:
ID CARD OFFICE ONLINE