Health Care

The 30th Medical Group provides a comprehensive community health care system a worldwide medical mission and professional development for its staff to serve a patient population greater than 18,000.

Call the appointment line at 805-606-2273.

The local TRICARE contractor has developed a referral network of local civilian health care providers who supplement the Vandenberg staff. For a list of providers in the area that accept TRICARE visit www.tricare-west.com.

For after hours medical assistance contact the Nurse Advice Line at 800-874-2273. In the event of an emergency ambulance service is available within the confines of Vandenberg Air Force Base. When dialing 911 from the main base and housing areas make sure you let the operator know you are on base.

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.

Medical Care

The 30th Medical Group at Vandenberg SFB is located on South Dakota Ave. at the corner of Nebraska.

Mon - Fri 7:30 - 4:30 p.m. I Sat and Sun - Closed I Closed Holidays I Closed 3rd Thursday of Month for training

For more information call 805-606-2273. Visit the website for additional information

https://vandenberg.tricare.mil/

The local TRICARE/CHAMPUS contractor has developed a referral network of local civilian health care providers who supplement the Vandenberg staff. You must be enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System in order to receive medical care at military hospitals or to have claims for civilian health care processed by TRICARE.

By law, TRICARE Prime enrollees have a higher priority for appointments in military health care facilities than those who choose not to enroll. The order for access to health care services in military treatment facilities is:

• Active-duty service members
• Family members of active-duty service members enrolled in TRICARE Prime
• Retirees, their family members and survivors enrolled in TRICARE Prime
• Family members of active-duty service members not enrolled in TRICARE Prime
• All other beneficiaries

Contact the TRICARE Service Center immediately upon arrival to transfer your family enrollment. Enrollment in your new location is effective when the TSC receives a completed enrollment application. Access to a civilian pharmacy may take up to two weeks after you file for the transfer.

All active-duty service members must complete an enrollment form in order to transfer their TRICARE Prime to this region and receive their TRICARE Prime card.

Emergency Services

Ambulance service is available within the confines of Vandenberg Air Force Base. Dial 911 from the main base and/or housing areas. People living off base should request civilian ambulance service after dialing 911.