Medical care services are available at the Dahlgren Branch
Medical Treatment Facility (MTF). Specialties
include: Family Medicine, OB/GYN and Pediatrics. Medical
care services are offered on a priority basis. First priority of care
is to active duty members. Second priority is to family members of active duty,
with retired military and family members of retired military following in the
eligibility chain. Dental care services are available to active duty
military only. Only emergency dental care is offered to other
eligible individuals. When services are unavailable, those eligible
for medical/dental care are referred to TRICARE.
Dahlgren, Virginia is a
part of TRICARE North region. Health Net Federal Services, Inc. is
the new regional contractor providing health care services and network-provider
support in the TRICARE North region.
TRICARE
OVERVIEW
TRICARE is the Military Health System's health care program for
active duty military, active duty service families, retirees and their families,
survivors, and other beneficiaries. Reservists and National Guardsmen
(collectively known as the Reserve Component) are also eligible for TRICARE
coverage when they are on active duty. It is a fully integrated system that
brings together the health care resources of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and
Coast Guard, and then supplements them with civilian health care professionals
to provide better access and high-quality service, while maintaining the ability
to support military operations.
The three most common programs are TRICARE
Prime, TRICARE Extra and TRICARE Standard (formerly called CHAMPUS). TRICARE
also provides a dental benefit, a comprehensive pharmacy program, and TRICARE
For Life for most Medicare-eligible uniformed service retirees.
Each
TRICARE program has its own eligibility and enrollment requirements. You must be
registered in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) to be
eligible for any TRICARE benefits. Enrollment for TRICARE coverage is subject to
your location, your eligibility category, and the specific program requirements.
Costs and enrollment fees also differ by program. Health benefits advisors are
available at your local TRICARE Service Center (TSC) or military treatment
facility (MTF) to help you decide which option is best for you.
You may
still be eligible for TRICARE coverage even if you have other health insurance.
However, you should inform your regional contractor and healthcare provider if
you have other insurance so that your benefits can be coordinated and there is
no delay in the payment of claims.
COMMUNITY MEDICAL PROVIDERS
Mary
Washington Hospital located in Fredericksburg, Virginia is the primary medical
facility in the community.