TRICARE Select and Other Plans

If you’re using any of these plans:

• TRICARE Select
• TRICARE Select Overseas
• TRICARE Reserve Select
• TRICARE Retired Reserve
• TRICARE Young Adult-Select

These rules apply to you for booking appointments:

• You don’t usually need a referral for most primary and specialty careSpecialized medical/surgical diagnosis, treatment, or services a primary care provider isn’t qualified to provide. appointments. (One exception is care through the Autism Care Demonstration.)
• Some services may require pre-authorization. 
• Contact your regional contractor if you have any questions about the type of care you need. 

In the U.S.

Overseas

You don’t usually need a referral for most primary and specialty care appointments, but some services may require pre-authorization. Contact International SOS if you have any questions about the type of care you need.