Health Care

The Army Health Clinic can be reached at 866-957-2256, and the Branch Dental Clinic, at 831-656-2477.

Quality health care is available to the military community through the Presidio of Monterey AHC. There are three hospitals in the area, and there is a Navy Medical Administrative Unit located within the Army clinic. Call for appointments and all dependents will be scheduled at the new VA clinic, Major General William H. Gourley VA-DOD Out Patient Clinic  (831-884-1000).   

Community Hospital of Monterey, 888-45CHOMP or 888-452-4667.

Salinas Hospitals:

• Natividad, 831-755-4111.
• Salinas Valley Memorial, 831-757-3627
• Fleet and Family Support Center, 831-656-3060

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.

TRICARE Medical Options

• TRICARE Prime: Cost - The least expensive option. No enrollment fees, no co-pays. Service - Access to military treatment facilities or TRICARE network providers. Enrollment required. Advantage: portability. When you have a permanent change of station or temporary duty travel, TRICARE Prime moves with you. Make sure you update your information through DEERS.
• TRICARE Extra: Cost – Has a deductible and 15% cost share. Service - Only TRICARE network providers. Enrollment not required; just show a military identification card. Advantage: Claim paperwork submitted by provider.
• TRICARE Standard: Cost – Has a deductible, 20% cost share and a co-pay. Service - Broad access to medical care providers. Enrollment not required; just show military ID. Advantage - Freedom to choose any TRICARE-authorized provider.

Further information on family member health care may be obtained at the TRICARE Service Center at Ord Military Community (Presidio of Monterey Annex). Call 888-874-9378 or visit the TRICARE website.

Medical Care

Quality health care is available to the military community through the POM Army Health Clinic and the three hospitals in the area. There is a Navy Medical Administrative Unit is located within the army clinic on the Presidio.

The medical services on the POM, through the AHC are for active-duty military only. Call 831-242-5614/5615 or DSN 312-878-5614/5615. The exception is that there is a group of pediatricians that comes to the Presidio to provide services through TRICARE. All other family members and dependent services are through the local Veterans Affairs hospital, which is located in Marina. Other necessary services are provided by three hospitals in the community, and a local VA hospital with unusual or special services is available in the San Francisco Bay area.

The TRICARE system provides medical care for family members and dependents. For more information, call 888-874-9378 or the Coordinated Care Division at 831-242-0304/0308.

The pharmacy is located at the POM’s Branch Medical Clinic. It provides the most physician-prescribed and over-the-counter medicines. The pharmacy's hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Call at 831-242-5382.

The nearest emergency room is located at the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, about eight miles from the Naval Postgraduate School.

Retirees and family members will be using the TRICARE health program and will use a designated provider in the community. For more information, call the TRICARE Service Center at Ord Military Community (POM Annex) at 888-874-9378, or you can use the website Tri Care west. If you have additional questions, contact your local Fleet and Family Support Center at 831-656-3060.

Dental Care

Active-duty military members receive dental care at the Dental Branch Dental Clinic. It can be reached at 831-656-2477. The emergency beeper number is 831-685-5323, or call the quarterdeck at 831-656-2441.

For family members’ dental care, contact United Concordia, TRICARE Dental Program, at 888-838-8737.

TRICARE Dental Program (United Concordia): The TRICARE Dental Program is a voluntary dental plan available to family members of all active-duty and Active Guard/Reserve personnel. Further information may be obtained at 888-838-8737 or online at the United Concordia website.

Call the FFSC at 831-656-3060, 831-656-1931.