* Updated January 2016 TRICARE Prime is the HMO-type health care plan that covers all uniformed service members. An active-duty service member is automatically covered by TRICARE Prime (even so, he/she must fill out and turn in an enrollment form that records his Prime coverage). Many active-duty family members choose to enroll in Prime. There are no enrollment fees, … [Read more...]
TRICARE Providers
TRICARE beneficiaries have many options for selecting health care providers. Knowing their providers' TRICARE category can help beneficiaries make the right choice, and save them money. TRICARE terms used in reference to providers include "authorized," "participating," … [Read more...]
TRICARE Prime Travel and Non-Medical Attendant (NMA)
Military Treatment Facility (MTF) staff, Regional Office personnel, and TRICARE Prime beneficiaries should familiarize themselves with these important TRICARE travel benefits. Section 758 of the FY2001 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authorized reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses … [Read more...]
TRICARE Prime Remote
TRICARE Prime Remote (TPR) provides healthcare coverage through civilian providers for those U.S. Uniformed Service Members and their families who are on remote assignment. It applies to members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, U.S. Public Health Service, and National … [Read more...]
TRICARE Prime Enrollment Info
Welcome to the TRICARE Prime enrollment forms. Please note that enrollment is subject to your location, your TRICARE eligibility category, Primary Care Manager (PCM) availability, and other TRICARE policies. Upon completion of the enrollment process, a Prime enrollment … [Read more...]