Health Care

When you move, TRICARE moves with you. No matter where you go in the world, TRICARE is there before, during and when you get to your next duty station.

There are steps you need to take to make sure changes to your TRICARE coverage go smoothly. Understand that when you move, you may have to use a different TRICARE option. Visit TRICARE Moving to learn more.

Before you move, you should take care of any routine medical needs, including immunizations, and fill your prescriptions so you have enough while traveling. If you need care during your move, visit TRICARE Getting Care When Traveling to learn what to do.

Filling prescriptions while traveling

You should refill prescriptions before traveling. But if you run out of a prescription drug while traveling, visit TRICARE Filling Prescriptions When Traveling.

Getting dental care while traveling

Getting dental care while traveling depends on your location and whether you are a service member or family member.

• If you are an active-duty service member within the United States or in U.S. territories, and near a military installation, you may be able to get emergency dental care at the dental treatment facility, or DTF, if available. If not, contact the TRICARE Active Duty Dental Care Program before you see a dentist and tell the contractor about your move. You will need to get an authorization before you see a dentist. The Active Duty Dental Care Program will work with you, so you can get care from a local network dentist.
• If you are an active-duty service member at an overseas location, call the TRICARE overseas regional call center to get authorization before you see a civilian dentist.
• If you are an active-duty family member within the United States, in U.S. territories or at an overseas location, you can find out if any nearby military dental treatment facility treats active-duty family members. If you're enrolled in the TRICARE dental program, call the TRICARE dental program contractor or visit their website to find a provider. You will need to get an authorization before you see the dentist.

With permanent change of station orders, ask for a copy of your medical and dental records from your military treatment facility and the dental treatment facility. Do this at least one month before your PCS date. The MTF should also transfer a copy of your record and any family records to your new duty station or you may be able to hand carry them to your new duty station.

If you want someone else to be able to get medical or dental information on you or your family while you are moving, you need to complete a DD Form 2870, "Authorization for Disclosure of Medical or Dental Information."

For more information on getting copies of medical records, visit TRICARE Request Copies of Medical Records.

Ireland Army Health Clinic  Our mission at the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity and Ireland Army Health Clinic is to enhance the wellness and military readiness of those entrusted to our care. We do this by providing exceptional holistic patient-centered health services administered with caring, compassion, and skill.

IRAHC strives to be the premier regional system of health and to exceed patient expectations. Because we care.

• Camp Atterbury Clinic
• Nelson Clinic
• Blue Grass Army Depot, Richmond KY 
• Detroit Arsenal, Warren MI
• Urgent & Emergency Care

Routine Care, Urgent Care & Emergency Care - When to Dial 911

Routine care is regular care you receive from any Primary Care Manager; including but not limited to check ups, Physical Health Assessments (PHAs), immunizations, lab services and health screenings.

Urgent care is sudden health care need that can be handled with a walk-in or same-day appointment; usually within 24 hours. Urgent care physicians handle a variety of medical problems such as: sprains, wheezing, dehydration, flu-like symptoms, small cuts that may require stitches, ear aches, medication refills, etc.

There are multiple ways to receive care in the way that works best for you. |  How Do I Get Care?
 
All Active Duty, Active Guard and Reserve, Army National Guard/Army Reserve Personnel on Active Duty Orders/Mobilization Orders

Prior authorization, a referral, is required before personnel may seek care at any urgent care facility. This includes personnel on leave/pass, TDY, etc. Failure to acquire a referral will likely result in a medical bill from the local facility to be paid by the patient. Registered nurses are available 24/7 to answer your urgent care questions, give healthcare advice, and more as you navigate your healthcare journey. Dependent beneficiaries that are enrolled in TRICARE do not require prior authorization to be seen at an urgent/acute care facility within the network. Questions and concerns can be answered by contacting the Ireland Army Health Clinic at 1-800-493-9602 or the Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-874-2273.

Emergency Care: For a serious, life-threatening injury or illness call 911.

Ireland Army Health Clinic no longer offers emergency services.
Prior authorization is not required for emergency department care.
If you are enrolled in a TRICARE Prime plan, please contact your primary care manager within 24 hours or the next business day after you receive emergency care.

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