TRICARE Vermont: Camp Johnson & Local Coverage Guide | TRICARE.com

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## TRICARE in Vermont Vermont is part of the **TRICARE East Region**. Comprehensive health coverage for military members and their families in the Green Mountain State is managed by the regional contractor, **Humana Military**. Because Vermont has a high concentration of National Guard and Reserve members, much of the state’s TRICARE activity centers around the Vermont National Guard headquarters at Camp Johnson.

## Major military installations While Vermont does not host a large active-duty "mega-base," it maintains several critical installations focused on National Guard operations, training, and research:

* **Camp Johnson (Vermont National Guard HQ):** Colchester/Winooski * **Burlington Air National Guard Base (158th Fighter Wing):** South Burlington * **Ethan Allen Firing Range:** Jericho * **Army Mountain Warfare School:** Jericho * **Norwich University (Senior Military College):** Northfield

## Plans available in Vermont TRICARE beneficiaries in Vermont can choose from several plans depending on their military status and location.

| Plan Type | Who It’s For | Key Note for Vermont | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **TRICARE Prime** | Active Duty & Families | Limited availability in VT; usually requires living near Burlington/Camp Johnson. | | **TRICARE Select** | Active Duty & Retirees | High flexibility; use any TRICARE-authorized provider in VT. | | **TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS)** | Selected Reserve | The most common plan for Vermont National Guard members. | | **TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR)** | Retired Reserve | For "gray area" retirees under age 60. | | **TRICARE For Life (TFL)** | Medicare-wraparound | For retirees 65+ with Medicare Part A & B. | | **TRICARE Young Adult** | Adult children (21-26) | Available in Prime or Select formats. |

*Note: The US Family Health Plan (USFHP) is generally not available in Vermont, as the state falls outside the designated service areas for the participating non-profit systems.*

## Finding care in Vermont Because Vermont is a rural state, finding a network provider often involves looking toward the larger population centers of Burlington, Rutland, and Montpelier.

1. **Provider Directory:** Use the **Humana Military East Region Provider Directory** to find doctors who accept TRICARE. 2. **Network vs. Non-Network:** In Vermont, many specialists may be "non-network." If you use TRICARE Select or TRS, you can see non-network providers, but you may face higher out-of-pocket costs and might have to file your own claims. 3. **The University of Vermont (UVM) Medical Center:** This is the primary tertiary care center for the region and a major provider for TRICARE beneficiaries near Camp Johnson. 4. **Telehealth:** Humana Military offers robust telehealth options for Vermont residents, which is often the most efficient way to access behavioral health services in the more remote Northeast Kingdom or Southern Vermont regions.

Common questions for Vermont beneficiaries

**I am a Vermont National Guard member at Camp Johnson. Which plan do I use?** Most Guard members who are not on active-duty orders for more than 30 days enroll in **TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS)**. This plan allows you to use civilian providers throughout Vermont. If you are activated for more than 30 days, you transition to active-duty benefits (Prime or Select).

**Is there a Military Treatment Facility (MTF) in Vermont?** No, Vermont does not have a full-service military hospital. There is an Occupational Health Clinic at Camp Johnson and a small medical element at the Burlington ANG Base, but for primary and specialty care, most Vermont beneficiaries use civilian TRICARE-authorized providers or the VA Medical Center in White River Junction.

**How do I prescriptions filled in Vermont?** You can use the **Express Scripts** pharmacy network. Most Vermont pharmacies (like CVS, Walgreens, and local independents) are in-network. For long-term maintenance medications, the TRICARE Home Delivery option is usually the most cost-effective.

## Sources * TRICARE East Region (Humana Military): [humanamilitary.com](https://www.humanamilitary.com/) * TRICARE Official Site: [tricare.mil](https://www.tricare.mil) * Vermont National Guard (Camp Johnson): [vt.public.ng.mil](https://vt.public.ng.mil/) * Defense Health Agency: [health.mil](https://health.mil)