Womack Army Medical Center: Military Family Care and TRICARE Referrals
By FayettevilleNC.net Editorial Staff
Military dependents enrolled in TRICARE Prime schedule an appointment with their military Primary Care Manager (PCM) at Womack or an on-post clinic. If specialized care is unavailable on post, the PCM submits an electronic referral request to TRICARE East (Humana Military), which issues an authorization letter with an approved off-post network civilian specialist within three to five business days.
Answers: How do military dependents at Fort Bragg obtain civilian specialist referrals through TRICARE Prime?
Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) on Fort Bragg is a comprehensive Department of Defense tertiary care hospital providing inpatient, surgical, pediatric, and primary care services to more than 200,000 active-duty soldiers, military family members, and retirees. Understanding on-post clinic networks and TRICARE referral protocols ensures seamless medical care.
What clinical services and peripheral clinics are managed by Womack?
These satellite installations include the Clark Health Clinic, Robinson Health Clinic, Joel Health Clinic, Byars Health Clinic, and the Linden Oaks Medical Clinic in Harnett County. Having decentralized outpatient clinics minimizes commute times for families living in specific on-post housing areas or northern submarkets.
| Clinic Facility Name | Cantonment / Area Location | Primary Patient Population | Core Services Provided |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main WAMC Complex | 2817 Reilly Road, Normandy Dr. | All Beneficiaries & Inpatient | Emergency Dept, Surgery, Labor/Delivery, ICU |
| Robinson Health Clinic | Main Cantonment, Bastogne Dr. | Active Duty (82nd Airborne Div) | Troop Medical Care, Audiology, Physical Therapy |
| Clark Health Clinic | Corner of Bastogne & Gruber Rd. | Active Duty Personnel | Readiness Screening, Troop Sick Call, Optometry |
| Joel Health Clinic | Macomb & Reilly Roads | Family Dependents & Retirees | Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Immunizations |
| Linden Oaks Clinic | Linden Oaks Annex (Harnett Co.) | Linden Oaks Family Residents | Family Medicine, Pediatric Care, Routine Lab |
How do pharmacy services and medication refills operate on Fort Bragg?
Patients request refills 24/7 using the Q-Anywhere mobile texting system or the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal. Prescriptions submitted by off-post civilian network providers can also be filled at military pharmacies at zero cost, provided the medication is listed on the DoD Uniform Formulary.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where do emergency cases on Fort Bragg go for treatment?
- Emergency cases on post report directly to the Womack Army Medical Center Emergency Department on Normandy Drive, which operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Can active-duty service members go to off-post civilian urgent care without a referral?
- No. Active-duty service members require a formal referral from their Primary Care Manager or the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line (1-800-TRICARE) before visiting off-post urgent care to avoid personal billing.
- How do incoming military families transfer medical records to Womack?
- Families update their DEERS enrollment to North Carolina, register with TRICARE East (Humana Military), and request their medical records transfer at the Patient Administration Division in Building 4-2843 or directly through MHS GENESIS.
Verified Sources & Citations
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- Womack Army Medical Center Clinical Directory and Appointment CenterVerified: 2026-02-15Publisher: Defense Health Agency
- TRICARE East Regional Provider Network and Referral GuidelinesVerified: 2026-01-20Publisher: Humana Military