TRICARE Utah: Dugway Proving Ground & 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 the previous contractor, Health Net Federal Services (HNFS). Beneficiaries in Utah, including those stationed at remote installations like Dugway Proving Ground, manage their care, authorizations, and referrals through the TriWest portal.

## Major military installations in Utah Utah is home to several critical military facilities, ranging from major Air Force hubs to remote testing grounds. * **Hill Air Force Base** (Air Force) – Ogden/Layton area. * **Dugway Proving Ground** (Army) – Tooele County (Remote). * **Camp Williams** (Army National Guard) – Bluffdale. * **Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR)** (Air Force) – West Desert/Box Elder County. * **Tooele Army Depot** (Army) – Tooele.

## Plans available in Utah Whether you are stationed at Hill AFB or living in rural Tooele County near Dugway, the following 2026 TRICARE plans are generally available:

| Plan | Eligibility | Type | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **TRICARE Prime** | Active Duty, Family members in Prime Service Areas | Managed care with a Primary Care Manager (PCM). | | **TRICARE Prime Remote** | Active Duty/Families in remote areas (e.g., portions of Dugway) | For those living/working more than 50 miles from a MTF. | | **TRICARE Select** | All eligible beneficiaries | PPO-style plan with choice of providers; requires meeting a deductible. | | **TRICARE Reserve Select** | Qualified Selected Reserve members | Premium-based health plan. | | **TRICARE Retired Reserve** | Retired Reserve members under age 60 | Premium-based health plan. | | **TRICARE For Life** | Dual-eligible retirees (Medicare-eligible) | Wraparound coverage for Medicare Part A and B. | | **TRICARE Young Adult** | Qualified adult children up to age 26 | Individual premium-based plan (Prime or Select). |

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

## Finding care in Utah For beneficiaries at **Dugway Proving Ground**, medical services on-post are limited. Most specialized care or inpatient services require travel to the Salt Lake City area or utilizing the network in Tooele.

* **Provider Directory:** Use the [TriWest West Region Provider Directory](https://www.triwest.com) to find network doctors, specialists, and urgent care centers in Utah. * **Network vs. Non-Network:** In Utah, using a TriWest "Network" provider results in lower out-of-pocket costs. Non-network providers may charge up to 15% above the TRICARE-allowable charge. * **Telehealth:** TriWest offers robust telehealth options for Utah residents, which is highly recommended for those at remote sites like Dugway to avoid the long drive to the Wasatch Front for routine consultations. * **Pharmacy:** Most Utah residents use the **Express Scripts** mail-order service or retail network pharmacies (like Smith's or Walgreens). Hill AFB Pharmacy is the primary military treatment facility (MTF) pharmacy in the state.

Common questions for Utah beneficiaries

**Is Dugway Proving Ground considered a "Remote" location?** Yes. Due to its distance from Hill Air Force Base and other major military medical facilities, many service members and families stationed at Dugway qualify for **TRICARE Prime Remote (TPR)** and TRICARE Prime Remote for Active Duty Family Members (TPRADFM), allowing them to see civilian network providers in the local community without a drive to a base.

**How do I transfer my care when moving (PCS) to Hill AFB or Dugway?** Once you have physically moved to Utah, update your address in DEERS. You must then contact **TriWest Healthcare Alliance** to enroll in the West Region or switch your PCM. Do not disenroll from your previous region (East) until you arrive in Utah.

**Can I use the University of Utah Health system with TRICARE?** University of Utah Health and Intermountain Healthcare are major providers in the state. While many of their facilities accept TRICARE, always verify their current "Network" status on the TriWest directory before booking an appointment to ensure 2026 rates and copays apply.

## Sources * [TRICARE West Region - TriWest Healthcare Alliance](https://www.triwest.com) * [TRICARE Mission and Plans - TRICARE.mil](https://www.tricare.mil/Plans) * [Dugway Proving Ground Official Site](https://home.army.mil/dugway/) * [Hill Air Force Base 75th Medical Group](https://hill.tricare.mil/)