The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

If you have a scheduled appointment or other business at the MTF, please verify with your provider or applicable office within the MTF to ensure there are no changes in schedule. To learn how the lapse in appropriations affects your TRICARE benefit, visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

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Access to Care Definitions and Standards

Emergency Care Beneficiaries seeking emergency care should proceed to the nearest emergency room for immediate medical attention. Emergency services are necessary when the absence of medical attention would result in serious health risks or death.

Urgent (Acute) Care Beneficiaries should have an appointment within 24 hours or be offered a referral and authorization to seek urgent care outside with a host nation provider. Urgent care is for non-emergency illness or injury for which medical treatment is necessary.

Routine Care Beneficiaries must have an appointment to visit an appropriately trained provider within seven calendar days.

Wellness and Health Promotion Services Beneficiaries must have an appointment to visit an appropriately trained provider within four weeks.

Referrals for Specialty Care Services Beneficiaries must have an appointment to visit an appropriately trained provider within seven calendar days.

Don't forget to keep your family's information up to date in DEERS!