Tricare Prime Enrollment

TRICARE Prime is available in the North, South and West Regions in Prime Service Areas Geographic areas in the United States where TRICARE Prime is offered. Prime Service Areas were created to ensure medical readiness of the active duty force by augmenting the capability and capacity of military hospitals and clinics. Prime Service Areas were also built around the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) sites. You can enroll all family members on one enrollment application.

When you enroll in TRICARE Prime, you have the minimum essential coverage as required under the Affordable Care Act.

Tricare "At A Glance" Infographic

Step 1: Select a Primary Care Manager

You must select a primary care manager (PCM) who accepting new patients to enroll. You can select a military hospital or clinic, if you live within the facility's enrollment area. If not, you'll select a PCM from the TRICARE network.

• Find a military hospital or clinic
• Find a network PCM in your region: 
  • North 
  • South 
  • West 

If you submit an enrollment application without listing a PCM, one will be selected for you.

Step 2: Complete the Enrollment Application

You have three options to enroll: online, via the mail or in person at a TRICARE Service Center.

1. Online

Log on to the Beneficiary Web Enrollment Website and follow the instructions to complete enrollment online.

2. Via the Mail

Download the enrollment form for your region and mail it to your regional contractor.

 

Enrollment Form	Enrollment Address
North	Health Net Federal Services, LLC P.O. Box 105146 Atlanta, GA, 30348-5146
South	Humana Military Attn: PNC Bank P.O. Box 105838 Atlanta, GA 30548-9758
West	UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans TRICARE West Region Enrollment Department P.O. Box 105492 Atlanta, GA 30348-5492

 

3. In Person

Walk in to any TRICARE Service Center to turn in your enrollment application. Find a TRICARE Service Center near you:

• North Region 
• South Region 
• West Region 

3. Application is Processed

After your regional contractor processes your application, you'll receive a welcome letter listing your PCM and an enrollment card for each family member enrolled.

• Your TRICARE Prime start date is printed on your enrollment card.
• Keep a copy of your enrollment application until you receive your enrollment card.  
• If you must get care before receiving your card, contact your regional contractor to verify your TRICARE Prime start date and PCM assignment.