If you have a TRICARE Prime plan, referrals play a big role in how you get health care. A referral is when your primary care manager sends you to see another provider. If your PCM needs to refer you to a civilian provider, your TRICARE regional contractor also plays a role in the referral process.

TRICARE develops pilots and demonstrations to test new medical services, treatments, and approaches. These include initiatives for autism care, childbirth support, and low back pain. Certain groups have the chance to benefit from these services during an evaluation period. Results from these programs may inform future benefit changes.

Graphic that provides information on ABA in the school and community setting. Graphics include a family and the TRICARE logo on the bottom right of the page. Links to Tricare.mil/autism.

Graphic that provides information on what an ASN does. Graphic includes a picture of a parent and child, with an ASN by their side. Includes the TRICARE logo on the bottom right of the graphic.

Graphic that provides information on what is changing and what is staying the same with the ACD changes occurring soon. Includes graphics at the top and bottom of the page featuring families and children. The TRICARE logo is on the bottom right.

Graphic that provides information on what is changing and what is staying the same with the ACD changes occurring soon. Includes graphics at the top and bottom of the page featuring families and children. The TRICARE logo is on the bottom right.