Telemental Health Services

As part of the Telemedicine benefit, your regional contractor has established a network of providers who can evaluate, treat, and refer you as necessary. Telemedicine can be done using live audio and video or audio-only services.

Referrals and Authorization

As with any behavioral health care received from a TRICARE network provider, active duty service members will need a referral before getting care under the Telemental Health Care benefit. TRICARE Prime active duty family members and retirees don't need a referral or authorization to set an online care appointment with a distant provider.

To Request Telemental Health Services

  • In the East RegionAlabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa (Rock Island area), Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri (St. Louis area), New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas (excluding El Paso area), Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin., call Humana Military at 1-800-444-5445; >>Learn More
  • In the West RegionAlaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa (excludes Rock Island arsenal area), Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri (except St. Louis area), Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas (southwestern corner including El Paso), Utah, Washington and Wyoming., contact Health Net at 1-844-866-9378; >>Learn More
  • Overseas, call International SOS using your country-specific toll-free number at www.tricare-overseas.com.

If you're using TRICARE For Life, follow Medicare's guidance on telehealth

Disclaimer:

This list of covered services is not all inclusive. TRICARE covers services that are medically necessaryTo be medically necessary means it is appropriate, reasonable, and adequate for your condition. and considered proven. There are special rules or limits on certain services, and some services are excluded.

Last Updated 8/18/2023