TRICARE District Of Columbia: Plans, Providers & Rates | TRICARE.com

The District of Columbia is part of the **TRICARE East Region**. Comprehensive health coverage for D.C. beneficiaries is managed by **Humana Military**, the regional contractor responsible for overseeing the provider network and claims processing.

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## TRICARE in District Of Columbia Because the District of Columbia is located in the East Region, all management falls under Humana Military. Beneficiaries in the D.C. area live in a uniquely dense military healthcare environment, often utilizing the National Capital Region (NCR) Market, which integrates military hospitals and clinics across D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia. As of 2026, the TRICARE pharmacy benefit is managed by Express Scripts, and specialty care is often coordinated through the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

## Major military installations The District of Columbia is home to several high-profile installations across multiple branches:

* **Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB):** Navy/Air Force (Southwest D.C.) * **Fort Lesley J. McNair (Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall):** Army (Southwest D.C.) * **Marine Barracks Washington (8th & I):** Marine Corps (Capitol Hill) * **Washington Navy Yard:** Navy (Southeast D.C.) * **United States Naval Observatory:** Navy (Northwest D.C.)

*Note: Many D.C. residents also utilize the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center located just across the border in Bethesda, MD.*

## Plans available in District Of Columbia Residents of the District of Columbia have access to the following TRICARE plans:

| Plan | Best For | | :--- | :--- | | **TRICARE Prime** | Active duty and retirees in "Prime Service Areas." Managed care with low out-of-pocket costs. | | **TRICARE Select** | PPO-style plan offering the most flexibility to see out-of-network providers. | | **TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS)** | Qualified Selected Reserve members and their families. | | **TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR)** | Retired Reserve members under age 60 and their families. | | **TRICARE for Life (TFL)** | Wrap-around coverage for those with Medicare Part A and B. | | **TRICARE Young Adult (TYA)** | Adult children (ages 21–26) who have aged out of regular TRICARE. | | **US Family Health Plan (USFHP)** | An additional Prime option available through **Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan** in the D.C. area. |

## Finding care in District Of Columbia Beneficiaries in the District of Columbia have access to a robust network of civilian and military providers.

* **Military Hospitals and Clinics:** Most Prime enrollees in D.C. are assigned to a Primary Care Manager (PCM) at a military facility, such as the clinics at JBAB or the nearby Walter Reed. * **Civilian Network:** To find a civilian doctor, use the [Humana Military Provider Directory](https://www.humanamilitary.com/beneficiary/find-a-provider). Using "Network" providers results in lower 2026 copays than "Non-Network" providers. * **Telehealth:** TRICARE covers many telehealth services in D.C. with the same cost-shares as in-person visits. Humana Military offers a dedicated telehealth portal for East Region members. * **US Family Health Plan:** If you enroll in USFHP through Johns Hopkins, you will receive all your care through their specific civilian network rather than military facilities.

Common questions for District Of Columbia beneficiaries

**I am PCSing to D.C. When change my enrollment?** You should update your address in DEERS and contact Humana Military as soon as you arrive. Because D.C. is in the East Region, if you are moving from a West Region state (like California or Texas), you must officially transfer your enrollment to the East contractor.

**Can I see a specialist at Walter Reed if I live in D.C.?** Yes, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center serves as the primary tertiary care center for the National Capital Region. However, if you are on TRICARE Prime, you generally need a referral from your PCM first.

**Does TRICARE interact with D.C. Medicaid?** By law, TRICARE is the secondary payer to most other health insurance plans, but TRICARE is always the primary payer to Medicaid. If you have both, the provider must bill TRICARE first.

## Sources * [TRICARE East Region - Humana Military](https://www.humanamilitary.com/) * [TRICARE.mil National Capital Region](https://www.tricare.mil/ncr) * [Express Scripts Pharmacy](https://militaryrx.express-scripts.com/) * [Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/us-family-health-plan)