TRICARE Oregon: Kingsley Field & West Region Guide (2026)

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## TRICARE in Oregon Oregon is part of the **TRICARE West Region**. Since January 1, 2025, the regional contractor for the West is **TriWest Healthcare Alliance**, which replaced Health Net Federal Services (HNFS). Beneficiaries in the Kingsley Field and Klamath Falls area manage their care through TriWest’s portal and provider network.

## Major military installations While Oregon does not host large active-duty Army or Navy posts, it is home to critical National Guard and Coast Guard facilities:

* **Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base:** Located in Klamath Falls (Home of the 173rd Fighter Wing). * **Portland Air National Guard Base:** Located in Portland (Home of the 142nd Wing). * **Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center:** Located in Warrenton. * **U.S. Coast Guard Sector Columbia River:** Located in Warrenton. * **U.S. Coast Guard Station Yaquina Bay:** Located in Newport.

## Plans available in Oregon Depending on your beneficiary status (Active Duty, National Guard, or Retiree), the following plans are available to Oregon residents:

| Plan Type | Eligibility / Description | | :--- | :--- | | **TRICARE Prime** | Available primarily near military installations. Enrollees use a Primary Care Manager (PCM). | | **TRICARE Select** | A PPO-style plan allowing you to see any TRICARE-authorized provider without a referral. | | **TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS)** | Premium-based plan for qualified members of the Selected Reserve (e.g., 173rd Fighter Wing members). | | **TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR)** | Premium-based plan for retired Reserve members under age 60. | | **TRICARE For Life (TFL)** | Medicare-wraparound coverage for military retirees with Medicare Part A and B. | | **TRICARE Young Adult** | For adult children up to age 26 who are no longer eligible for regular TRICARE. |

## Finding care in Oregon Because Kingsley Field is not a full-service military hospital, most beneficiaries in Southern Oregon receive their healthcare via the civilian network.

* **Provider Directory:** Use the **TriWest Healthcare Alliance** website to search for "Network" providers. Choosing a network provider results in lower out-of-pocket costs. * **Kingsley Field Clinic:** The 173rd Medical Group provides limited services (primarily occupational health and readiness for service members). Families and retirees typically use civilian providers in Klamath Falls and Medford. * **Telehealth:** TRICARE covers secure video conferencing for many services. In Oregon, this is a vital option for those living in rural areas outside the Willamette Valley. No referral is needed for Telemental Health via network providers for TRICARE Select users. * **Referrals:** If you are on TRICARE Prime, you must obtain a referral from your PCM before seeing a specialist to avoid "Point-of-Service" fees.

Common questions for Oregon beneficiaries

**I am a Guardsman at Kingsley Field. How do I get care?** If you are on Active Guard Reserve (AGR) orders, you are generally enrolled in TRICARE Prime. If you are a traditional "drilling" Guardsman, you are likely eligible for TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS), which requires a monthly premium payment to Express Scripts.

**Are there any US Family Health Plans (USFHP) in Oregon?** No. Oregon is not currently served by the US Family Health Plan network. Residents must use Prime, Select, or TFL.

**What happens if I move from Oregon (West Region) to an East Region state?** You must contact TriWest to disenroll and contact Humana Military (the East contractor) to enroll in your new region. Your medical records do not automatically "move" plans; you must update your address in DEERS first.

## Sources * [TRICARE West Region - TriWest](https://www.triwest.com) * [Kingsley Field 173rd Fighter Wing](https://www.173fw.ang.af.mil/) * [TRICARE Plan Finder](https://tricare.mil/Plans/PlanFinder) * [Express Scripts Pharmacy Benefits](https://militaryrx.express-scripts.com/)