The information on this page is intended for those TRICARE Prime beneficiaries living in the TRICARE West Region. Not sure which TRICARE region you live in? View your regional contact information here.
Automatic, electronic payment options for your annual enrollment fee or monthly premium
Do I need to pay an annual enrollment fee?
Yes:
Retired service members, their families, survivors, eligible former spouses, and others enrolled in TRICARE Prime are required to pay an annual enrollment fee.
No:
There are no enrollment fees for active duty Service members (ADSMs) and active duty family members (ADFMs) enrolled in TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Prime Remote (TPR), or TRICARE Prime Remote for Active Duty Family Members (TPRADFM).
Do I need to pay a monthly premium?
If you are enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select, TRICARE Retired Reserve or TRICARE Young Adult, you will pay a monthly premium.
How do I pay?
Are you already registered on TriWest.com?
- Log in
- Select preferred method of payment
If you're not already registered, register on TriWest.com and set up your automatic electronic payments today!
TRICARE Young Adult enrollees can't set up automatic payments online. You can fill out your payment information on the Young Adult Enrollment form or submit the TRICARE Young Adult Electronic Payment Form to TriWest.
You can also print, fill out and mail the following form for your program:
- TRICARE Prime Allotment Form
- TRICARE Prime Electronic Payment Form
- TRICARE Young Adult Electronic Payment Form
- TRICARE Reserve Select Electronic Payment Form
- TRICARE Retired Reserve Electronic Payment Form
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Allotment?
Allotment is a monthly automated deduction from the sponsor’s uniformed services retirement pay used to pay your TRICARE Prime annual enrollment fee. Allotment is not available to pay any monthly premiums.
What is EFT?
Electronic funds transfer (EFT) transfers funds directly from your financial institution to TriWest, and not as an online bill pay from your bank. A bank's online bill pay does not meet TRICARE's electronic payment requirements, since most banks still issue physical checks for online payments. You may choose the EFT option to pay your annual enrollment fee or your monthly premium.
Is a TriWest.com account secure?
For your safety, TriWest uses a secure website that comes with protected access while managing your family’s healthcare.
Should I register even if I don't owe enrollment fees or monthly premiums?
As a registered user on TriWest.com you can check claim status and receive QuickAlert text alerts or emails when your authorizations or referrals are processed, reducing your wait time for specialty care; no more waiting for the mail.
If I choose an automatic payment option, can I view my payment history online?
For your convenience, you will be able to view payment history and claims status when you want, from any Internet connection around the world, through your secure TriWest.com account.
Can I manage other enrollment options online?
Is your address current? Have you had a life changing event—perhaps a baby? Then you’ll want to make sure you and your new bundle of joy are covered. TRICARE’s Beneficiary Web Enrollment site allows TRICARE sponsors to simultaneously update personal contact information to TRICARE and DEERS anytime, from any Internet connection.
