TRICARE Select and Other Plans

If you’re using any of these plans:

• TRICARE Select
• TRICARE Select Overseas
• TRICARE Reserve Select
• TRICARE Retired Reserve
• TRICARE Young Adult-Select

These rules apply to you for booking appointments:

• You don’t usually need a referralWhen your primary care manager or provider sends you to another provider for care that they don’t provide. for most primary and specialty careSpecialized medical/surgical diagnosis, treatment, or services a primary care provider isn’t qualified to provide. appointments. (One exception is care through the Autism Care Demonstration.)
• Some services may require pre-authorization.
• Contact your regional contractor if you have questions about the type of care you need.

In the U.S.

Emergency care

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency roomThe hospital department that provides emergency services to patients who need immediate medical attention. immediately. If admitted, you may need authorization from your regional contractor.

All other types of care

Book an appointment with any TRICARE-authorized providerAn authorized provider is any individual, institution/organization, or supplier that is licensed by a state, accredited by national organization, or meets other standards of the medical community, and is certified to provide benefits under TRICARE. There are two types of TRICARE-authorized providers: Network and Non-Network. DS. Look for a network provider first. You’ll save money, and the network provider will file claims for you. If a network provider isn’t available, you can book the appointment with a non-network provider. You may get care at military hospitals or clinics if space is available.

Overseas

You don’t usually need a referral for most primary and specialty care appointments, but some services may require pre-authorizationWhen your regional contractor approves your care before you go to your appointment. If you’re being referred, your provider will get you a referral and pre-authorization at the same time.. Contact International SOS if you have questions about the type of care you need.

Emergency care	Go to the nearest emergency room. If admitted, you may need authorization from International SOS To find a provider, contact International SOS or search the overseas provider directory.
All other types of care	Schedule an appointment with any approved overseas provider. To find a provider, contact International SOS or search the overseas provider directory. You may get care at military hospitals and clinics if space is available.