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TRICARE Prime is a managed care option offering the most affordable and comprehensive coverage. Enrollment is required.
TRICARE Prime is minimum essential coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
Beneficiaries who may enroll in TRICARE Prime include:
*When retired service members and their families become eligible for TRICARE For Life, they are no longer able to enroll in TRICARE Prime.
TRICARE Prime is available in the United States in designated 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. Other Prime options are available for active duty service members and their families in remote U.S. areas and overseas.
TRICARE Prime provides comprehensive health coverage including:
When enrolled, you'll also enjoy enhanced preventive care and vision benefits.
With TRICARE Prime you have an assigned primary care manager (PCM), either at a miltary hospital or clinic or from the TRICARE network, who provides most of your care. Your PCM will refer you to a specialist for care he or she cannot provide and coordinate with your regional contractor for authorization, find a specialist in the network, and file claims on your behalf.
You have certain time and distance standards for care including wait times for urgent, routine and specialty care. Other benefits include enhanced vision and preventive services and travel reimbursement for some specialty care.
Active duty service members and their families have no out-of-pocket costs for any type of care as long as care is received from the PCM or with a referral. All other beneficiaries pay annual enrollment fees and network copayments.
TRICARE Prime offers fewer out-of-pocket costs than TRICARE Standard and Extra, but less freedom of choice for providers as you must select a provider from the network. So, you should look at your options closely.
1. Enroll online via the Beneficiary Web Enrollment Website
2. Mail the TRICARE Prime Enrollment and PCM Change Form to your regional contractor. Select your region below; the mailing address is found on Page 3 of the form:
3. Visit a TRICARE Service Center to submit the TRICARE Prime Enrollment and PCM Change Form.
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