2nd Medical Group Barksdale AFB: TRICARE Guide

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## Quick answer The 2nd Medical Group (2nd MDG) provides healthcare services to the 15,000 active duty members and families stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana. For TRICARE Prime enrollees, this facility serves as the primary Military Treatment Facility (MTF); those on TRICARE Select or residing outside the catchment area typically use civilian providers through the Humana Military (East Region) network.

## In detail The 2nd Medical Group at Barksdale AFB is an outpatient clinic (it does not have an Emergency Room or overnight beds) that manages care for the "Mighty Eighth" Air Force. Because Barksdale is located in the TRICARE East Region, all civilian referrals and network management are handled by **Humana Military**.

### Core Services The 2nd MDG operates several specialized clinics within the facility: * **Family Health & Pediatrics:** Primary care for active duty and their enrolled dependents. * **Flight Medicine:** Specialized care for aircrew and those on flight status. * **Dental Clinic:** Primarily serves active duty personnel; dependents generally use the TRICARE Dental Program (United Concordia). * **Mental Health:** Includes the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) program and Family Advocacy. * **Pharmacy:** Provides prescriptions for MTF patients and accepts electronic transfers from civilian providers via Express Scripts.

### Appointments and Referrals * **Central Appointment Line:** Patients call 318-456-6555 to book. * **MHS GENESIS:** As of 2026, the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal is the standard platform for messaging providers, viewing lab results, and requesting prescription refills. * **Referrals:** If the 2nd MDG cannot provide a specific service, a referral is sent to the TRICARE East network. You can track these through the Humana Military portal.

### Costs and Rates (2026) While care at the 2nd MDG is $0 for all beneficiaries, those referred to the civilian network face costs based on their plan:

*Note: Group A refers to those whose initial enlistment was before Jan 1, 2018.*

## Who this applies to * **Active Duty Airmen:** Required to receive care at the 2nd MDG unless they have a specific waiver or are seeking emergency care. * **Active Duty Family Members (ADFMs):** Enrolled in TRICARE Prime with the 2nd MDG as their Primary Care Manager (PCM). * **Retirees & Families:** May be seen at the 2nd MDG on a "space-available" basis, though most in the Bossier City/Shreveport area utilize TRICARE Select and the Humana Military network. * **National Guard/Reserve:** Those on active duty orders for more than 30 days stationed at Barksdale.

## Common scenarios * **The Newborn Enrollment:** An active duty Sergeant at Barksdale welcomes a new baby in 2026. The baby is automatically covered as a "Qualifying Life Event." The parent must register the child in DEERS and enroll them in TRICARE Prime. Care at the 2nd MDG Pediatrics clinic will cost **$0**. * **The Specialty Referral:** A TRICARE Prime retiree spouse is assigned a PCM at the 2nd MDG but requires a specific orthopedic surgery the base cannot perform. The 2nd MDG issues a referral to a specialist in Shreveport. Because the spouse is Prime, the 2026 specialty copay for a network provider is approximately **$36**. * **Urgent Care After Hours:** Since the 2nd MDG does not have an ER, an ADFM at Barksdale who needs care for a fever on a Saturday can visit a TRICARE-authorized urgent care center without a referral. Under TRICARE Prime, the copay is **$0** (for ADFMs).

## Related terms * **Humana Military:** The current TRICARE East regional contractor responsible for the network surrounding Barksdale AFB. * **MHS GENESIS:** The Department of Defense’s unified electronic health record system used at Barksdale. * **PCM (Primary Care Manager):** The doctor or clinic at 2nd MDG responsible for your base-level care and referrals. * **Catchment Area:** The geographic area (usually a 40-mile radius) surrounding Barksdale AFB where Prime enrollment at the MTF may be required. * **Express Scripts:** The contractor that manages the pharmacy benefits and mail-order prescriptions for Barksdale beneficiaries.

## Sources * **TRICARE.mil MTF Locator:** https://www.tricare.mil/mtf/barksdale * **2nd Medical Group Official Site:** https://barksdale.tricare.mil/ * **Humana Military East Region:** https://www.humanamilitary.com/ * **Health.mil (Defense Health Agency):** https://health.mil/news/