TRICARE Prime

TRICARE Prime is available in the North, South and West Regions in areas known as Prime Service Areas. Enrollment is required to participate in TRICARE Prime. Once you've decided that TRICARE Prime is right for you, you'll select a primary care manager and then you have three options to enroll.

Step 1: Select a Primary Care Manager
You must select a primary care manager who accepting new patients before you enroll. You can select a military treatment facility (MTF), if you live within the MTF enrollment area. If not, you'll select a primary care manager from the TRICARE network:

Step 2: Enroll Online, Via the Mail or In Person

1. Online: Log on to the Beneficiary Web Enrollment Web site and follow the instructions to enroll online.

Note: If you are required to pay enrollment fees, you will be unable to complete your enrollment online at this time. However, the enrollment form is available for you to download.

2. Via the Mail: Download the TRICARE Prime Enrollment and PCM Change Form for your region and mail it to your regional contractor. The address is found on Page 3 of the enrollment form.

3. In Person: Go to a TRICARE Service Center to complete and submit the form. Find one near you:

After your application is processed, you will receive a welcome letter identifying your PCM along with an enrollment card for each enrolled family member. Your TRICARE Prime start date will be printed on your card. You'll also receive a copy of the TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Prime Remote Handbook.

Please keep a copy of your enrollment application until you have received your enrollment card. If you need to make an appointment before you get your card, contact your regional contractor to verify your TRICARE Prime start date and PCM assignment.

Last Modified:June 13, 2012

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