TRICARE Urgent Care in North Colorado Springs You Can Trust

Need TRICARE-authorized urgent care in North Colorado Springs? AFC Urgent Care offers walk-in care for military families and retirees. Pre-register online.

If you’re covered by TRICARE and need prompt medical care, AFC Urgent Care North Colorado Springs is an authorized urgent care clinic ready to serve active-duty families, retirees, and military dependents. Knowing how your TRICARE plan works for urgent care can help you get treated faster while avoiding unnecessary out-of-pocket costs.

Our walk-in clinic offers convenient hours, efficient care, and a team experienced in working with military healthcare benefits.

Do You Need a Referral for TRICARE Urgent Care?

Referral requirements depend on your TRICARE plan and military status. Many beneficiaries can receive urgent care without prior approval, but there are a few important distinctions.

Active Duty Family Members

If you’re enrolled in TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select, you can visit our urgent care clinic without a referral for urgent medical needs.

Military Retirees and Their Families

Retirees and eligible family members may seek care at any TRICARE-authorized urgent care center, including AFC North Colorado Springs, without a referral.

Active Duty Service Members (ADSMs)

If you live within a Prime Service Area, you are generally expected to visit a military treatment facility first. If care is unavailable:

• Contact the MHS Nurse Advice Line for guidance
• Any care received outside a military facility should be reported to your Primary Care Manager (PCM) afterward

TRICARE Overseas Beneficiaries

If you’re temporarily in North Colorado Springs, you may visit our TRICARE-authorized urgent care clinic without a referral while stateside.

How to Use Your TRICARE Benefits Wisely

To make sure your visit is processed correctly and your costs stay as low as possible, keep these tips in mind:

• Choose an Authorized Provider
  Retirees and family members should visit TRICARE-authorized or network urgent care centers to avoid higher point-of-service charges.
• Medical Necessity Matters
  TRICARE covers services that are medically necessary, meaning the care is appropriate and reasonable for your condition.
• Use the MHS Nurse Advice Line When Unsure
  Not sure if urgent care is the right choice? Call 800-TRICARE (874-2273) to speak with a registered nurse 24/7 for guidance on next steps.

A Simple Way to Think About TRICARE Coverage

Imagine TRICARE as a fast-pass system. For retirees and family members, urgent care allows you to skip the usual checkpoint and head straight to treatment. For active-duty service members, there’s typically an extra step to make sure care is coordinated properly with military healthcare leadership. Either way, the goal is the same: getting you the right care at the right time.

Get TRICARE Urgent Care at AFC North Colorado Springs

When you need quick, dependable medical care that aligns with your TRICARE benefits, AFC Urgent Care North Colorado Springs is here to help. You’re welcome to walk in but pre-registering online is recommended to speed up check-in and reduce wait times.