The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

If you have a scheduled appointment or other business at the MTF, please verify with your provider or applicable office within the MTF to ensure there are no changes in schedule. To learn how the lapse in appropriations affects your TRICARE benefit, visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Health Services

TRICARE Operations and Referral Management Center

The TRICARE Operations and Referral Management Center assists in providing education about your TRICARE benefits and specialty care referral processes. If you have been referred by your primary care manager, we can assist you with proactively managing your referrals with your network specialist. Our section also assists in resolving billing and claims issues, as well as providing general education on the TRICARE benefit. TRICARE Prime beneficiaries enrolled to the 319th Medical Group must receive a referral from their primary care manager prior to seeing a specialist. Avoid bills and charges by calling or stopping by our office to ensure you are seeking care appropriately.

Contact Us

Location: Building 109, TOPA flight, East entrance

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Telephone: 701-747-5361

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