Mental Health

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 Pre-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.
• 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.
• 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.