If someone you know makes comments about suicide or expresses emotional pain online, always take them seriously. Whether it's a single post or multiple, do not ignore them.

If you live far from a military hospital or clinic, TRICARE Prime Remote could be the right TRICARE health plan for you. While TRICARE Prime is only available to eligible beneficiaries in Prime Service Areas (designated regions that have proximity to military hospitals or clinics), TPR extends coverage beyond PSAs. This plan helps active duty service members and their family members get care when they live or work in areas that are remote from military hospitals or clinics.

Do you have TRICARE Prime? If so, you likely get most of your routine health care from your primary care manager. But sometimes, you may need specialty care that your PCM can’t provide. This is when your PCM will give you a referral. In this article, you’ll learn about the TRICARE Prime referral process. We’ll highlight what’s new—and easier—for you and your family members if you’re moving this year.

Patient and Family Partnership Councils capture the voices and insights of patients and families to improve the health care experience at military hospitals and clinics around the world.

🚧 Gate Closure Alert 🚧 Madigan Gate (I-5 exit 122A) will be CLOSED starting October 10, 2025, and is not scheduled to reopen till January 16, 2026. The Logistics Gate (I-5 exit 122B) will transition to 24-hour operations during this period. The Madigan gate is being closed for construction and to make improvements to the access control point. We encourage our valued patients to please plan their commutes accordingly during the gate closure and anticipate the potential for increased traffic at other gates.

Due to popular demand, we’ve upgraded to a larger-capacity ScriptCenter to hold more prescriptions and reduce wait times. Find the new ScriptCenter at the Lewis Exchange Pharmacy Lobby!

As Madigan undergoes a refresh of the MHS GENESIS electronic health record, our patients should expect the following things to occur: - From 9 pm 18 Jul until 6 am 19 Jul 2025 patients can expect longer than normal wait times for the Emergency Department. - On 19 July the Madigan appointment line (Puget Sound Integrated Referral and Appointing Center) will not be booking any new appointments until the changes conclude and are validated. Look for the return to full service the morning of 20 July 2025. - Patients should plan for longer wait times at the Outpatient Pharmacy, Lab and Radiology as they adjust to the changes. - Madigan will have a small reduction in available appointments in Primary Care on 21 July 2025 as clinics adapt to the changes. Full access to care is back in place beginning on 22 July 2025. - Please Note: To avoid extended waits in the Madigan Emergency Department and ensure continuity of care with your primary care provider, we advise you to book appointments for non-emergency care during this period. We are working to minimize disruptions and appreciate your understanding as we enhance our electronic health record system to better serve you.

Did you know that military hospitals and clinics have support staff who can help you navigate your TRICARE benefit? These include Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators. You can find them at any military hospital or clinic.