If she’s on active duty after commissioning she will be entitled to care in the Military Health System. Typically, active duty folks are required to get their care at a Military Medical Treatment Facility (MTF); however, for medical emergencies she can go to any hospital emergency room. For active duty folks to get care by TRICARE authorized providers (outside the MTF), pre-authorization from a military health care provider is generally required. If she’s not located near an MTF, it’s best to contact her command to find out how to get civilian medical care authorization. This applies to all branches of Service, but as CAPT Meyers points out, the date in which ”active duty” actually begins and the person is entered into the DEERs may be different for each.
Yes, reserve component members are different. To be entitled to health care upon commissioning, they need to have requested orders to active duty, the request needs to have been approved, and they must not have other health care insurance. Lots of nuances with reserve health care.
Air Force
Air Force
