Our Doctors are Tricare Providers!!!
Are you part of a military family living or stationed in San Diego County? You can visit 8-2-8 Urgent Care without an appointment! We are open every day of the year including holidays from 8am to 8pm. We are a state-of-the-art facility equipped with an on-site digital x-ray and lab for all your medical needs.
It is vital that you understand your benefits and the differences in plans. We are enrolled in the Tricare West Region. As a courtesy to you, we have outlined the most common types of military plans and how they work:
Tricare Standard: Fee-for-service plan available to all non-active duty beneficiaries. This plan offers the most freedom of choice for medical providers.
Tricare Prime: A managed care option offering the most affordable and comprehensive coverage similar to an HMO plan. There is NO annual deductible unless you are using the point-of-service option:
Note: Active duty service members may not use the point-of-service option
Tricare Retired: A premium based health plan that qualified retired reserve members and survivors may purchase. You may get care from any TRICARE-authorized provider, network or non-network, without a referral. Some services require prior authorization.
Non-network Provider: 25% of the TRICARE allowable charge after the annual deductible is met.
Tricare for life: Offers secondary coverage to Tricare Beneficiaries who are have both Medicare part A & B. Medicare Part A & B required. Get care from any authorized provider.
Minimal out-of-pocket costs (aside from Medicare Part B premium)