TRICARE-Authorized Urgent Care at AFC Grand Junction 

Need urgent care that accepts TRICARE in Grand Junction, CO? AFC Urgent Care provides walk-in care for military members, retirees, and families. No referral needed for most plans.

Searching for reliable medical care that fits your TRICARE plan? AFC Grand Junction provides high-quality, convenient urgent care for military members, retirees, and their families. Understanding your TRICARE benefits for urgent care is essential to ensuring you receive timely treatment while minimizing out-of-pocket costs.

Referral Rules: Can You Walk In?

In many cases, TRICARE beneficiaries can seek urgent care at our clinic without a prior referral. However, rules vary based on your specific plan and status:

• Active Duty Family Members: If you are on a TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select plan, you do not need a referral for urgent care.
• Retirees and Their Families: You can seek care at any TRICARE-authorized urgent care center like ours or network provider without a referral.
• Active Duty Service Members (ADSMs): If you live in a Prime Service Area, you should typically seek care at a military hospital or clinic first. If care is unavailable, you should contact the MHS Nurse Advice Line for assistance. ADSMs who receive care outside a military facility must follow up with their Primary Care Manager (PCM).
• TRICARE Overseas Beneficiaries: If you are traveling stateside in Grand Junction, you do not need a referral to visit our authorized urgent care center.

Maximize Your Benefits and Minimize Costs

To ensure your visit is handled correctly, keep these TRICARE guidelines in mind:

• Network Status: To avoid "point-of-service" cost-shares (additional out-of-pocket fees), retirees and family members should use TRICARE-authorized or network providers.
• Medical Necessity: TRICARE covers services that are medically necessary - meaning they are appropriate, reasonable, and adequate for your specific condition.
• The MHS Nurse Advice Line: If you are unsure whether you need a doctor, you can call 800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1, to speak with a registered nurse 24/7. They can provide health advice and help you determine the best path for care.

Understanding Your Coverage: An Analogy 

Think of your TRICARE coverage like a pre-approved travel pass. For family members and retirees, the "urgent care" pass allows you to bypass the ticket office (your PCM) and head straight to the boarding gate (the clinic). However, for active-duty service members, the pass usually requires a quick check-in at headquarters first to ensure the mission - your health - is being tracked correctly by the command.

Visit AFC Grand Junction Today

When you need fast care that respects your military benefits, we are here to help. It is always recommended to pre-register or walk in to ensure you are seen as quickly as possible.