Tricare Prime

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The Tricare Prime Program

Tricare Prime is a managed service healthcare program for service members, reservists, dependents, and some retirees.

More Tricare Prime Information

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Tricare Prime Coverage Details

Tricare Prime is a managed care program for service members and their families.

Medical care

Tricare Prime point of service option

The Tricare Prime point-of-service option offers access to a larger number of health providers but you will pay more for it

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Prime Travel Entitlement

If you or your dependents need to travel for medical care you may be eligible for reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses...

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Tricare Prime TAMP At-A-Glance

You and your family can get TricareE Prime or Prime Overseas if you live where it's offered during a 180-day transition...

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Tricare Prime Remote Overview

Tricare Prime Remote gives healthcare coverage through civilian providers for members & their families on remote assignment

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