Naval Branch Health Clinic Mayport: TRICARE Guide
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## Quick answer Naval Branch Health Clinic (NBHC) Mayport is a major outpatient military medical facility located on Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida. It provides primary care, dental, and specialty services primarily to active duty sailors, their families, and retirees enrolled in TRICARE Prime.
## In detail NBHC Mayport operates under the command of Naval Hospital Jacksonville. As a clinic rather than a full-scale hospital, it focuses on readiness and outpatient care; emergency cases and inpatient stays are typically referred to Naval Hospital Jacksonville (approximately 30 miles away) or local civilian network providers.
### Primary Services Provided * **Medical Home Port:** Team-based primary care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. * **Specialty Care:** Includes Physical Therapy, Optometry, Mental Health, and Occupational Health. * **Ancillary Services:** Full-service Pharmacy, Radiology (X-ray/Ultrasound), and Laboratory. * **Dental:** Comprehensive care for active duty personnel; limited emergency care for dependents (who are typically covered under the TRICARE Dental Program through United Concordia).
### Regional Management and Pharmacy Since Mayport is located in Florida, it falls under the **TRICARE East Region**, managed by **Humana Military**. * **Pharmacy:** The on-base pharmacy is the most cost-effective way to fill prescriptions ($0 copay for all formulary drugs). * **Referrals:** If a service is not available at NBHC Mayport, your Primary Care Manager (PCM) will issue a referral through Humana Military to a network provider in the Jacksonville area.
### 2026 Costs and Enrollment Enrollment in TRICARE Prime is required to utilize NBHC Mayport as your primary medical home. * **Active Duty & Dependents:** $0 enrollment fees; $0 out-of-pocket for covered services at the clinic. * **Retirees (Group A):** For 2026, those enrolled in TRICARE Prime pay an annual enrollment fee (approximately $388–$776 depending on family size) but have $0 copays for visits at the military clinic. * **TRICARE Select:** These beneficiaries can use the Mayport Pharmacy and may be seen at the clinic on a "space-available" basis, though priority is always given to Prime enrollees.
## Who this applies to * **Active Duty Sailors and Coast Guardsmen:** Stationed at NS Mayport; the clinic is their primary point for medical readiness and PHA requirements. * **Active Duty Family Members (ADFMs):** Enrolled in TRICARE Prime with a PCM assigned to the Mayport Medical Home Port. * **Retirees and Their Families:** Those living in the Jacksonville/Beaches area who have selected NBHC Mayport as their primary care location. * **TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) Members:** While they typically use civilian doctors, they are eligible to use the Mayport Pharmacy for $0 copays on formulary medications.
Common scenarios
**Scenario 1: Preventive Care for Dependents** A Navy spouse enrolled in TRICARE Prime at NBHC Mayport schedules an annual wellness exam. Because she is seen by her assigned PCM at a military facility, her out-of-pocket cost is **$0 (2026 rates)**.
**Scenario 2: Specialist Referral** An active duty sailor has a complex knee injury. NBHC Mayport's primary care team refers him to an orthopedic surgeon. If the sailor is seen at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, the cost is $0. If Humana Military refers him to a civilian specialist in Jacksonville because the military hospital is at capacity, the cost remains **$0** because he is active duty.
**Scenario 3: Retiree Pharmacy Use** A retired Chief Petty Officer lives in Atlantic Beach and uses TRICARE Select with a civilian doctor. He brings his blood pressure prescription to the NBHC Mayport Pharmacy. His cost is **$0**, whereas using a retail pharmacy like Walgreens would cost him a **$16–$48 copay (2026 rates)** depending on the drug type.
## Related terms * **Naval Hospital Jacksonville:** The parent command for NBHC Mayport, providing inpatient and emergency services. * **Humana Military:** The TRICARE East regional contractor responsible for provider networks and referrals in Florida. * **Medical Home Port:** The Navy's team-based primary care model used at NBHC Mayport. * **DEERS:** The Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System; you must be updated here to use the Mayport clinic. * **Point of Service (POS) Option:** A feature of TRICARE Prime that allows you to see a doctor other than your PCM without a referral, though it results in much higher out-of-pocket costs.
## Sources * **Naval Hospital Jacksonville - NBHC Mayport:** [https://jacksonville.tricare.mil/Clinics/Naval-Branch-Health-Clinic-Mayport](https://jacksonville.tricare.mil/Clinics/Naval-Branch-Health-Clinic-Mayport) * **TRICARE East Region (Humana Military):** [https://www.humanamilitary.com/](https://www.humanamilitary.com/) * **TRICARE Official Site:** [https://www.tricare.mil](https://www.tricare.mil)