Healthcare
TRICARE Prime (Active Duty)
Free comprehensive HMO-style healthcare for active duty service members and their families.
Who qualifies: Active duty.
TRICARE Prime is the primary health care program for active duty service members. It functions like an HMO:
• No cost for active duty members
• Low/no-cost for family members
• Primary care manager (PCM) coordinates care
• Referrals required for specialists
• Available in CONUS and OCONUS
Active duty members are automatically enrolled. Family members must enroll separately.