TRICARE Utah & Hill AFB: 2026 West Region Guide | TRICARE.com
Guide to TRICARE in Utah for 2026. Includes Hill AFB details, TriWest West Region contractor info, and provider network tips for the Salt Lake City/Ogden area.
TRICARE Utah & Hill AFB: 2026 West Region Guide
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## TRICARE in Utah Utah is part of the **TRICARE West Region**. As of January 1, 2025, the regional contractor providing administrative services and managing the provider network is **TriWest Healthcare Alliance**, which replaced Health Net Federal Services (HNFS). Beneficiaries in Utah, particularly those centered around the Salt Lake City and Ogden corridors, have access to a robust network of civilian providers and the 75th Medical Group.
## Major military installations Utah is home to several critical military footprints, with Hill Air Force Base serving as the primary hub for medical services.
* **Hill Air Force Base (AFB):** Air Force; located in Davis County near Ogden. * **Dugway Proving Ground:** Army; located in Tooele County. * **Tooele Army Depot:** Army; located in Tooele. * **Camp Williams:** Utah National Guard; located near Bluffdale and Lehi. * **Roland R. Wright Air National Guard Base:** Air Force; located at Salt Lake City International Airport.
## Plans available in Utah Utah beneficiaries can choose from several plans depending on their status and location relative to Hill AFB.
| Plan Type | Eligibility | Best For | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **TRICARE Prime** | Active Duty, Retirees | Lowest out-of-pocket costs; managed care near Hill AFB. | | **TRICARE Select** | Active Duty Families, Retirees | Maximum flexibility to see any network-authorized provider. | | **TRICARE Reserve Select** | National Guard/Reserve | Qualitative coverage for "traditional" drilling members. | | **TRICARE Retired Reserve** | Retired Guard/Reserve | Coverage for "gray area" retirees under age 60. | | **TRICARE For Life** | Medicare-eligible | T-65 retirees; acts as secondary payer to Medicare. | | **TRICARE Young Adult** | Adult children 21-26 | Dependent children who have aged out of regular coverage. |
*Note: The US Family Health Plan (USFHP) is not currently available in Utah.*
## Finding care in Utah If you are enrolled in **TRICARE Prime** and live within a Prime Service Area (typically within 40 miles of Hill AFB), your Primary Care Manager (PCM) will likely be at the **75th Medical Group (Hill AFB Clinic)**. For specialty care that the base cannot provide, or for those on **TRICARE Select**, you must use the TriWest Healthcare Alliance provider directory to find network doctors.
* **TriWest Provider Directory:** Use the West Region portal to search for "Network" providers to ensure the lowest 2026 copays. * **Telehealth:** Utah residents have expanded access to telehealth services via TriWest partners like Doctor On Demand. * **Pharmacy:** Express Scripts manages the mail-order and retail pharmacy network. Major Utah chains like Intermountain Health pharmacies, Smith's (Kroger), and Walgreens are typically in-network.
Common questions for Utah beneficiaries
**I am moving (PCS) to Hill AFB. What is my first step?** Once you arrive in Utah, update your address in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). Because Utah is in the West Region, you must ensure your enrollment is transferred to TriWest Healthcare Alliance. If you are Active Duty, you will need to coordinate with the Hill AFB 75th Medical Group for PCM assignment.
**Can I use University of Utah Health or Intermountain Health providers?** Yes, many providers within the University of Utah and Intermountain Health systems participate in the TRICARE West network. However, if you are on TRICARE Prime, you generally need a referral from your PCM at Hill AFB or your civilian PCM before seeing a specialist at these facilities.
**How does TRICARE interact with Utah Medicaid?** By law, TRICARE is the secondary payer to all other health insurance except for Medicaid. If you are eligible for both, TRICARE pays first, and Utah Medicaid is the payer of last resort.
## Sources 1. **TriWest Healthcare Alliance (West Region Contractor):** [triwest.com](https://www.triwest.com/en/beneficiary/landing-page/) 2. **Hill Air Force Base 75th Medical Group:** [hill.af.mil](https://hill.tricare.mil/) 3. **TRICARE Official Site:** [tricare.mil](https://www.tricare.mil) 4. **Defense Health Agency (T-5 Transition):** [health.mil](https://health.mil)