377th Medical Group Kirtland AFB: TRICARE Guide
The 377th Medical Group (377 MDG) provides primary care and outpatient services for active-duty members, retirees, and their families at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico. While it is not a full-scale hospital and does not offer 2026 emergency services, it acts as the primary health hub for TRICARE Prime enrollees in the West Region, managed by TriWest Healthcare Alliance.
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In detail
The 377th Medical Group, also known as the Kirtland Clinic, is an outpatient facility. Because it lacks an emergency room and inpatient beds, beneficiaries requiring urgent care, surgery, or specialized treatment are often referred to the TRICARE network within the Albuquerque community.
### Services Offered The clinic focuses on readiness and family health including: * **Primary Care:** Family Health, Pediatrics, and Flight Medicine. * **Ancillary Services:** Pharmacy, Laboratory, and Radiology (X-ray). * **Specialty Clinics:** Women’s Health, Optometry, Physical Therapy, and Mental Health. * **Dental:** Primarily reserved for active-duty service members.
### Regional Management As of January 1, 2025, Kirtland AFB falls under the TRICARE West Region managed by **TriWest Healthcare Alliance**. Beneficiaries must ensure their primary care manager (PCM) is correctly assigned to the 377 MDG to avoid higher out-of-network costs.
### Pharmacy Services The 377 MDG pharmacy is a high-volume site. Beneficiaries can use the Main Clinic Pharmacy for new prescriptions or the Satellite Pharmacy (located near the Commissary) for refills. * **2026 Pharmacy Fact:** Generic medications filled at the 377 MDG pharmacy have a **$0 copay** for all eligible beneficiaries.
### TRICARE Plan Performance at Kirtland | Feature | TRICARE Prime | TRICARE Select | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **PCM** | Assigned at 377 MDG | Any TRICARE-authorized provider | | **Referrals** | Required for specialty care | Not required (usually) | | **Enrollment Fee** | $0 for Active Duty; ~$392/yr for retirees (2026) | Varies by Group A/B status | | **Emergency Care** | Use local ER (UNM or Presbyterian) | Use local ER |
Who this applies to
* **Active Duty Service Members:** Required to enroll in TRICARE Prime and receive all primary care at the 377 MDG. * **Active Duty Family Members (ADFM):** Can choose between Prime (MTF-based) or Select (Network-based). * **Retirees and Families:** May enroll at 377 MDG on a space-available basis; otherwise, they use TRICARE Select with Albuquerque network providers. * **National Guard/Reserve:** Eligible for TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) and can use the 377 MDG pharmacy for prescriptions from civilian doctors.
Common scenarios
**Scenario 1: Active Duty Pharmacy Refill** Sergeant Miller needs a maintenance inhaler. He uses the automated refill line. Because he picks up the prescription at the Kirtland Satellite Pharmacy, his **2026 copay is $0**. If he had used Express Scripts Home Delivery for a brand-name drug, he might pay roughly $34–$38.
**Scenario 2: TRICARE Prime Family Member Referral** A spouse enrolled in TRICARE Prime at Kirtland needs a dermatology consult. The 377 MDG does not have an on-site dermatologist. The PCM issues a referral through **TriWest**. Once approved, the spouse visits a specialist in Albuquerque. Because they are Prime and followed the referral process, the visit cost is **$0**.
**Scenario 3: TRICARE Select Retiree** A retired Chief Petty Officer lives in Rio Rancho and uses TRICARE Select. He chooses to see a civilian doctor in the community rather than the 377 MDG. He pays an annual deductible and a percentage of the allowable charge (cost-share) for his visits, but he still visits the Kirtland Pharmacy to get his medications for **$0**.
Related terms
* **TriWest Healthcare Alliance:** The 2026 TRICARE West Region contractor responsible for provider networks and referrals in New Mexico. * **PCM (Primary Care Manager):** The specific doctor or clinic at 377 MDG responsible for a patient's daily healthcare. * **MTF (Military Treatment Facility):** Military-run clinics or hospitals, such as the 377 MDG. * **DEERS:** The database used to verify TRICARE eligibility; users must keep their Kirtland address updated here. * **MHS GENESIS:** The electronic health record system used by the 377 MDG for patient records and messaging.
## Sources * **TRICARE.mil:** [Military Hospitals and Clinics - Kirtland](https://tricare.mil/mtf/Kirtland) * **377th Medical Group Official Site:** [Kirtland.af.mil/Units/377th-Medical-Group](https://www.kirtland.af.mil/Units/377th-Medical-Group/) * **TriWest Healthcare Alliance:** [TRICARE West Region Portal](https://www.triwest.com)