VA North Texas Health Care System

TriCare

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What facilities offers TriCare and TriCare Extra?

• Dallas VA Medical Center
• Fort Worth Outpatient Clinic
• Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center (Bonham)

Who is eligible to receive care using TriCare?

• Dependents of active duty and retired military personnel age 16 and above with a valid military ID
• Retired military personnel
• Patients eligible for TriCare for Life can receive medical services, but significant cost shares and deductibles apply.

How do I sign up as a TriCare patient at VA North Texas Health Care System?

• Contact the VA/TriCare Eligibility and Health Care Benefits Coordinator at 214-857-0436. 

What services are provided?

• Medical/surgical inpatient and outpatient services (excluding obstetrics and pediatrics)
• Laboratory
• Radiology
• Mental health and behavioral services (excluding adolescent psychiatry)

What will the service cost?

• Cost vary depending on the coverage you choose. Contact Humana at 800-444-5445.

How are prescriptions filled under TriCare?

• You will be provided with a prescription by a VA physician or authorized provider.
• Written prescriptions can be filled at a local TriCare network retail pharmacy of your choice or a TriCare mail order pharmacy.

How can I find a TriCare retail pharmacy near my home?

• See TriCare Pharmacy Program to find a participating pharmacy.
• Call TriCare at 866-363-8779.

How do I arrange for care?

• For routine, non-emergency care, schedule appointments by calling your assigned primary care clinic.
• After-hours services can be coordinated through the Dallas VA Medical Center Emergency Department.

Who should I contact for more information?

For general information about TriCare, visit Humana Military or Tricare Beneficiaries.