Tricare Prime beneficiaries need to know about both referrals and authorizations. If you are using Tricare Select, you don't typically need a referral for routine or specialty care, but there are some ...

This story has been updated. The military’s health care program has lifted the temporary waiver on authorization for specialty care referrals for enrollees in the Western United States ...

Many TRICARE members may confuse referral with authorization. A referral is when your primary care manager (PCM) or provider sends you to another provider for care. You may also need pre-approval, or ...