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Injured While on Active Duty


Your health needs will be taken care of if you are injured on active duty. How you access your health care depends on your military status.

Active Duty Service Members and Activated National Guard/Reserve Members
Your care is coordinated though your primary care manager.  If you're not sure who to contact, check with your unit medical officer.  

  • If enrolled in TRICARE Prime: Contact your regional contractor.
  • If enrolled in TRICARE Prime Remote: Contact your Service Point of Contact.
  • If enrolled in TRICARE Prime Overseas: Contact International SOS.
  • If enrolled in TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas: Contact International SOS.

Additionally, the Department of Defense, TRICARE, the uniformed services and the Department of Veterans Affairs have several programs and resources in place to assist injured service members and their families.  

Non-Activated National Guard/Reserve Members
If you are injured or become ill while on active duty for 30 days or less, you are eligible for Line of Duty (LOD) care.  It is your service's responsibility to issue LOD documentation for the injury or illness.  Depending on your location you should seek LOD care from either your military treatment facility (MTF) or the Military Medical Support Office (MMSO).  MMSO is responsible managing health care for National Guard and Reserve members live or are stationed outside of a TRICARE Prime Service Area.  Contact your MTF or the MMSO for assistance.

If you're currently covered by the Transitional Assistance Management Program (TAMP) or enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS), then any LOD care received is covered separate than other care received under TAMP or TRS.

Retired Service Members
If you were injured on active duty and you're now retired, you may receive some benefits through TRICARE and others through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

It's important to understand how the TRICARE and VA work together to take care of your health care needs.

If You are Disabled
If you are disabled and receive Social Security benefits, it's important for you to understand how to stay eligible for TRICARE and Medicare benefits. >>Learn More   

 

Fisher Houses

A Fisher House is "a home away from home" for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers.  The homes provide comfortable, temporary housing for families of service members recovering from serious medical conditions.  Families pay $10.00 per night to stay in a Fisher House; however, this fee is waived for families of wounded service members. The homes are normally located within walking distance of the treatment facility or have transportation available. Visit www.fisherhouse.org for more information.

Last Modified:March 29, 2012