Can I go to any doctor with Tricare Prime?
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Can I go to any doctor with Tricare Prime?
TRICARE Prime Prime enrollees may receive clinical preventive services from any network provider without a referral or authorization. Urgent care visits do not require referrals.
How do I get a Tricare Prime referral?
You need a referral from your primary care manager (PCM) for any care he/she doesn’t provide. This includes urgent, routine, preventive, and specialty care services. Your PCM works with your regional contractor for the referral and authorization.
How do I check my Tricare authorizations online?
Beneficiaries must log in at www.tricare-west.com to view authorizations, referrals and individual Explanation of Benefits statements. HNFS posts these documents electronically to the Secure Inbox where they can viewed online and/or printed.
How do I switch to Tricare West?
Transfer Your Enrollment If you are already enrolled in the TRICARE West Region and move within the TRICARE West Region, update your address in DEERS and request a PCM change, if necessary. If you are changing TRICARE regions, you can transfer your enrollment online, by mail or by phone.
How do I switch to Tricare Overseas?
If you prefer, you have other options to transfer your enrollment:
- Call International SOS when you arrive in your new duty location.
- Submit a TRICARE Prime Enrollment and PCM Change Form to International SOS or a TRICARE Service Center.
- Enroll when you in-process at your new duty location.
How do I transfer my Tricare Prime?
Moving Within the Same TRICARE Region
- If you move to another Prime Service Area, simply change your primary care manager.
- If you move to a remote area, call your regional contractor to transfer to TRICARE Prime Remote.
How do I change my Tricare coverage?
If you want to change your plan option and you’re also transferring to a new region, you must submit a new TRICARE Young Adult Enrollment Application to your new regional contractor. You can only transfer your coverage to a new region if you are current in your monthly premium payments.
How do I update my Tricare?
Calling 1-(TTY/TDD: 1- You can also fax or mail your changes. >> Learn More.
