TRICARE Utah: Plans, Providers, and Hill AFB Guide | TRICARE.com

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## TRICARE in Utah Utah is part of the **TRICARE West Region**. As of January 1, 2025, the regional contractor for the West is **TriWest Healthcare Alliance**, which replaced Health Net Federal Services (HNFS). Beneficiaries in Utah access their healthcare network, authorizations, and referrals through the TriWest provider portal.

## Major military installations Utah is home to several critical military missions, primarily concentrated along the Wasatch Front.

* **Hill Air Force Base:** Located in Davis County (near Ogden/Layton), this is the state’s largest employer and home to the 75th Air Base Wing and the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings (F-35). * **Dugway Proving Ground:** A U.S. Army facility located in Tooele County, primarily used for testing defense systems against chemical and biological weapons. * **Camp Williams:** A National Guard training site located near Bluffdale and Lehi. * **Tooele Army Depot:** A major storage site for conventional munitions located in Tooele. * **Fort Douglas:** An Army Reserve center located in Salt Lake City on the grounds of the University of Utah.

## Plans available in Utah Utah residents have access to the standard suite of TRICARE plans. Note that **TRICARE Prime** availability depends on residing in a Prime Service Area (PSA), typically within 40 miles of Hill AFB.

| Plan | Best For | | :--- | :--- | | **TRICARE Prime** | Active duty members and families near Hill AFB; lowest out-of-pocket costs. | | **TRICARE Select** | Maximum flexibility to see any provider without a referral; involves 2026 deductibles and copays. | | **TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS)** | Qualified selected reserve members and their families. | | **TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR)** | Retired reserve members under age 60. | | **TRICARE For Life (TFL)** | Medicare-wraparound coverage for retirees age 65+. | | **TRICARE Young Adult** | Adult children (ages 21–26) who have aged out of regular coverage. |

*Note: The US Family Health Plan (USFHP) is NOT available in Utah.*

## Finding care in Utah Since Utah is in the West Region, beneficiaries should use the **TriWest Healthcare Alliance Provider Directory** to find network doctors, specialists, and hospitals.

* **Network vs. Non-Network:** In the Salt Lake City and Ogden corridors, there is a robust network of providers. If you use a non-network provider, you will likely face higher out-of-pocket costs (Point-of-Service charges for Prime, or higher cost-shares for Select). * **Military Treatment Facilities (MTF):** The **75th Medical Group** at Hill AFB is the primary MTF in northern Utah. Those enrolled in Prime at Hill AFB have priority for appointments. * **Telehealth:** TriWest offers a dedicated telehealth portal for 2026. Many Utah-based providers, including those within the Intermountain Health and University of Utah systems, accept TRICARE for virtual visits, though some may require an initial referral if you are on a Prime plan.

Common questions for Utah beneficiaries

**Is the University of Utah Health system in-network?** Generally, yes. Many University of Utah Health and Intermountain Health (IHC) facilities participate in the TriWest network, but you should always verify the specific provider's status in the TriWest directory before your appointment to avoid unexpected costs.

**What happens if I move (PCS) from Utah to the East Region?** If you move from Utah to a state in the East Region (e.g., North Carolina or Florida), you must contact **Humana Military** to transfer your enrollment. Your coverage does not move automatically; you must update your address in DEERS first, then call your new regional contractor.

**Does Utah Medicaid work with TRICARE?** Yes, but TRICARE is the primary payer. By law, Medicaid is always the payer of last resort. If you have both, Utah providers must bill TRICARE first.

## Sources * **TRICARE West Region (TriWest):** [https://www.triwest.com](https://www.triwest.com) * **TRICARE Official Site:** [https://www.tricare.mil](https://www.tricare.mil) * **Hill Air Force Base 75th Medical Group:** [https://hill.tricare.mil](https://hill.tricare.mil) * **Defense Manpower Data Center (DEERS):** [https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/](https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/)