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TRICARE Plus

TRICARE Plus is primary care at some military hospitals and clinics. It is not a full health plan.

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Primary care at one military hospital or clinic

TRICARE Plus is a primary care program offered at some military hospitals and clinics. The local commander decides whether that facility offers it. You enroll with the hospital or clinic, not with the regional contractor. Enrollment covers that facility only.

The official page says you may enroll if you are TRICARE-eligible and you are not enrolled in a TRICARE Prime plan, the US Family Health Plan, or a civilian or Medicare HMO. A dependent parent or parent-in-law may qualify. An active duty service member does not.

There is no enrollment fee. You pay nothing out of pocket for primary care from the primary care manager at the hospital or clinic where you enrolled. TRICARE Plus does not pay for care you get outside that facility. It does not include dental or vision benefits. It does not replace Medicare or TRICARE For Life for civilian care.