What is the standard HMO plan automatically assigned to active duty servicemembers?

The standard HMO plan automatically assigned to active duty servicemembers is TRICARE Prime. This plan is specifically designed for active duty military personnel and their families, providing comprehensive healthcare coverage with an emphasis on preventive services. Under TRICARE Prime, servicemembers are required to choose a primary care manager (PCM) who coordinates their medical care, ensuring a structured and efficient approach to healthcare delivery.

TRICARE Prime is designed to offer enhanced access to healthcare facilities and services while minimizing out-of-pocket costs associated with medical care. This plan is also notable for its emphasis on maintaining health and wellness, aligning closely with military requirements for readiness and overall soldier health.

In contrast, the other options do not pertain specifically to active duty servicemembers. TRICARE Select, for example, is more flexible and allows for greater choice in providers but is not the automatic assignment for active duty personnel. Medicare Advantage and Medicaid Managed Care are both focused on civilian populations and do not apply to active duty military members, making them irrelevant to this specific question.