[Troy8432]

We are new to the Villages and must change from Tricare Prime to Tricare Select. We are late fifties so we don't qualify for Medicare/Tricare for Life yet. Admittedly, I am uninformed about Tricare Select because I've only used Tricare Prime since I retired. It was simple. Just went to the primary care physician around the corner in Virginia, paid our $20 deductible, pickup prescription at Walgreens and we were done. Any specialty work and we were referred to the local Military Treatment Facility. Again simple.

I have heard stories that, if you are not careful when choosing in-network providers with Tricare Select, things can get expensive - quickly. I've looked for local in-network providers within the Tricare website and I see numerous labs, mental health, physical therapists, etc. I have not seen "Primary Care" physicians. Of course, I might be using the wrong terminology. Again, I am somewhat uninformed.

My desire is to find a doctor, or doctor's office that we can go to when needed that will provide general care and referrals when needed. I would prefer to stay away from the Urgent Care type facilities.

I am certain there are other retirees in The Villages that are under 65 and using Tricare Select that can share experiences and/or make recommendations for a good doctor.