TRICARE District Of Columbia: Fort McNair & D.C. Guide | TRICARE.com

TRICARE in District Of Columbia

The District of Columbia is part of the **TRICARE East Region**. Comprehensive health care services for military members and their families in D.C. are managed by the regional contractor, **Humana Military**. *Please note: TRICARE.com is an independent reference site and is not the official TRICARE program; visit TRICARE.mil for official policy and the most current enrollment data.*

Major military installations

While the District of Columbia is geographically small, it captures a high concentration of joint-service installations and headquarters. Major sites include:

* **Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (Fort McNair):** Army/Joint – Southwest D.C. * **Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB):** Navy/Air Force – Southeast D.C. * **Naval Support Activity Washington (Washington Navy Yard):** Navy – Southeast D.C. * **Walter Reed National Military Medical Center:** Defense Health Agency (DHA) – Located in nearby Bethesda, MD, but serves as the primary medical hub for D.C. residents.

Plans available in District Of Columbia

Beneficiaries in the District of Columbia have access to the full spectrum of TRICARE coverage, including the US Family Health Plan (USFHP) through local civilian networks.

| Plan | Best For | | :--- | :--- | | **TRICARE Prime** | Managed care with a Primary Care Manager (PCM), typically at an MTF (Military Treatment Facility). | | **TRICARE Select** | PPO-style plan offering more flexibility to choose civilian providers without a referral. | | **TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS)** | Qualified members of the Selected Reserve and their families. | | **TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR)** | Qualified retired Reserve members and their families. | | **TRICARE For Life (TFL)** | Medicare-wraparound coverage for retirees 65+ with Medicare Part A & B. | | **TRICARE Young Adult (TYA)** | Adult children up to age 26 who do not have their own employer-sponsored insurance. | | **US Family Health Plan (USFHP)** | An additional Prime option; in D.C., this is provided through **Johns Hopkins Medicine**. |

Finding care in District Of Columbia

Beneficiaries in D.C. often receive primary care at **Andrew Rader Memorial Health Clinic (near Fort McNair/Myer)** or **Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling**. For specialty care, many are referred to **Walter Reed National Military Medical Center**.

If you are using **TRICARE Select** or need a civilian specialist, you should use the [Humana Military Provider Directory](https://www.humanamilitary.com/provider/search) to find network providers. Using "Network" providers keeps out-of-pocket costs lower; 2026 rates for "Non-Network" providers often involve higher deductibles and cost-shares.

**Telehealth:** Humana Military offers robust telehealth options for D.C. residents, including behavioral health services that do not require a referral for active duty family members or retirees on Prime and Select.

Common questions for District Of Columbia beneficiaries

**If I am stationed at Fort McNair, where do I go for medical care?** Most active duty members at Fort McNair are enrolled in TRICARE Prime with a PCM at Andrew Rader Memorial Health Clinic or the JBAB clinic. Complex cases and inpatient care are typically handled at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda.

**Can I use the US Family Health Plan in D.C.?** Yes. In the District of Columbia, the US Family Health Plan is offered through **Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan**. If you choose this option, you receive all your care through the Johns Hopkins network rather than at military hospitals.

**How does District of Columbia Medicaid (DC Healthy Families) interact with TRICARE?** TRICARE is always the first payer. If you are eligible for both TRICARE and D.C. Medicaid, TRICARE pays first, and Medicaid is the payer of last resort.

## Sources * [TRICARE East Region - Humana Military](https://www.humanamilitary.com/) * [TRICARE Plan Finder - TRICARE.mil](https://www.tricare.mil/Plans/PlanFinder) * [Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/us-family-health-plan) * [Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Official Site](https://home.army.mil/jbmhh/index.php/units-tenants/fort-mcnair)