The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
Our military hospital remains open and we’re continuing to provide healthcare services. Scheduled appointments and procedures are proceeding as planned, and new appointments continue to be booked. For the latest information regarding TRICARE benefits during this period, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Please be assured, our commitment to providing exceptional care to you remains our highest priority.

Getting Care

Appointments & Referrals

Access to care 

If you need to get care at the 51st Medical Group, the priorities for getting appointments are identified in Department of Defense policy and are listed below: 

  • Active duty service members 

  • Active duty family members enrolled in TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Young Adult – Prime Option 

All others can get care when space is available, after the clinic has met the health care needs of the three categories listed above within DOD access standards. This includes: 

  • Active duty family members enrolled in TRICARE Select or TRICARE Young Adult – Select Option 

  • Retired service members and their eligible family members 

  • DOD civilians and contractors 

All patients, including those listed for space-available care, can continue to visit our Urgent Care Clinic and fill prescriptions at our pharmacy. 

How do I find a civilian provider in the Republic of Korea? 

The overseas contractor, International SOS, has established a network of qualified providers in all overseas areas for TRICARE beneficiaries. To find an overseas provider, search the Overseas Provider Directory. If you're not a TRICARE beneficiary, please contact your medical insurance provider for assistance.  

Are you a DOD Civilian or Contractor? 

If you’re a DOD civilian employee or contractor stationed in Republic of Korea, you should contact your medical insurance provider for help in finding health care options. 

Contact Us

Telephone: Central Appointments at 0505-784-DOCS (3627)
Don’t forget to keep your family’s information up to date in DEERS!