The Military Health System (MHS) is a global, comprehensive, integrated system. Depending on your plan, you’ll get care from a military hospital or clinic, a civilian network of providers, or TRICARE-authorized non-network providers.
The Defense Health Agency operates military hospitals and clinics around the world. You may be able to seek care at a military hospital or clinic, depending on where you are, what plan you have, and your beneficiary category. >>Learn More
Civilian Network
You can also seek care from a civilian network of TRICARE-authorized providers. This network depends on what region you are in. >>Learn More
To search for a provider in one of our provider directories, visit the Find a Doctor tool to get you to the right directory for you. >>Learn More
Note: You may be able to see a non-network TRICARE-authorized provider, depending on your TRICARE plan. But you may have higher costs and you may to file your own claims. >>Learn More
How do I get care based on my plan?
When you enroll in a TRICARE Prime option, you’ll get most of your routine care from an assigned or selected primary care manager (PCM).
Your PCM may be:
At a military hospital or clinic
A civilian TRICARE network provider
A primary care provider under US Family Health Plan (USFHP)
With TRICARE Select and our premium-based plans, you can get care from any TRICARE-authorized network provider without a referral or pre-authorization, in most situations. You’ll have lower out-of-pocket costs if you use a TRICARE-authorized network provider versus a TRICARE-authorized non-network provider. If you choose a non-authorized non-network provider, you won’t be reimbursed by TRICARE. To find a TRICARE network provider, go to www.tricare.mil/findaprovider or call your regional contractor.
You can get care from any TRICARE-authorized provider, but finding a Medicare participating provider is your best option. If overseas, you’ll work with the overseas contractor to find an approved overseas provider. >>Learn More
When not enrolled in a TRICARE plan, you are only eligible to get care at military hospitals and clinics on a space-available basis. Any care received from a civilian provider is not covered by TRICARE.
