Find Parks California Del Rey TRICARE Guide

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## Quick answer "Find Parks California Del Rey" typically refers to **The Parks at California Del Rey**, a privatized military housing community in Marina, California. This community serves active-duty families stationed at the **Presidio of Monterey** and the **Naval Postgraduate School**, providing residents access to the TRICARE West Region network managed by TriWest Healthcare Alliance.

In detail

### Location and Military Affiliation The Parks at California Del Rey is a residential community located in the city of Marina, CA. It is part of the broader **Monterey Bay Military Housing** complex. Because this is privatized military housing, residents are primarily active-duty service members and their families who utilize the TRICARE system for their healthcare needs.

### TRICARE Regional Oversight (2026) As of 2026, California remains part of the **TRICARE West Region**. Since January 1, 2025, the regional contractor for this area has been **TriWest Healthcare Alliance**. * **Contractor:** TriWest Healthcare Alliance * **Pharmacy Manager:** Express Scripts * **Primary Care:** Most residents of California Del Rey receive primary care at the **California Medical Clinic** (part of the Presidio of Monterey Army Health Clinic system) or through civilian providers in the Marina/Monterey area.

### Healthcare Options for Residents Residents in this housing area generally choose between two main plans: 1. **TRICARE Prime:** Most active-duty family members (ADFMs) choose Prime for $0 out-of-pocket costs at military facilities. They are usually assigned a Primary Care Manager (PCM) at a military clinic. 2. **TRICARE Select:** Allows residents to see any TRICARE-authorized provider. While it offers more flexibility for specialists in the Monterey Peninsula, it involves annual deductibles and cost-shares.

## Who this applies to * **Active-Duty Service Members (ADSMs):** Stationed at NPS or Presidio of Monterey; required to use TRICARE Prime and typically seen at military clinics. * **Active-Duty Family Members (ADFMs):** Living in California Del Rey; have the choice between Prime (managed care) and Select (PPO-style). * **National Guard/Reserve Members:** Living in the area while on active orders for more than 30 days.

Common scenarios

### Scenario 1: Routine Care at the Clinic An E-5 living in California Del Rey has a child with a fever. Because they are enrolled in **TRICARE Prime**, they call the nurse advice line and are seen at the Presidio of Monterey Army Health Clinic. The cost for the visit and the generic antibiotic filled at the base pharmacy is **$0**.

### Scenario 2: Specialist Care in Monterey A spouse living in California Del Rey is enrolled in **TRICARE Select**. They prefer to see a specific civilian dermatologist in Monterey who is a participating provider but not part of the military clinic. In 2026, they pay their **$37 cost-share** for the specialist visit after meeting their annual deductible.

### Scenario 3: Emergency Care A resident at California Del Rey experiences a high-speed fall while biking and goes to a civilian Emergency Room in Marina. If they are on **TRICARE Prime**, they must notify TriWest within 24 hours to ensure the **$0 copay** is honored; otherwise, they may face Point-of-Service charges.

## Related terms * **TriWest Healthcare Alliance:** The current 2026 West Region contractor responsible for provider networks in California. * **Presidio of Monterey (PoM):** The primary military installation supporting the California Del Rey housing area. * **PCM (Primary Care Manager):** The specific doctor or clinic responsible for coordinating a Prime member's care. * **T-5 Contract:** The current Department of Defense contract (active since 2025) that governs how TRICARE is administered in the West. * **DEERS:** The Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System; residents must keep this updated to maintain healthcare coverage.

## Sources * **TRICARE West (TriWest):** https://www.triwest.com/ * **TRICARE Official Site:** https://www.tricare.mil * **Presidio of Monterey Army Health Clinic:** https://presidio.tricare.mil/ * **Monterey Bay Military Housing:** https://www.montereybaymilitaryhousing.com/