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.

If you have a scheduled appointment or other business at the MTF, please verify with your provider or applicable office within the MTF to ensure there are no changes in schedule. To learn how the lapse in appropriations affects your TRICARE benefit, visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Health Services

Urgent & Emergency Care

If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911.

McDonald Army Health Center does not offer Urgent Care or Emergency Services:

Urgent Care

Urgent Care services treat non-life-threatening health issues that require immediate attention, such as sprains, the flu, colds, and other common illnesses.

If you’re unsure about whether you need urgent care, contact the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line to speak to a registered nurse. Visit MHSNurseAdviceLine.com for web chat and video chat, or dial 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273).

To learn about how TRICARE covers urgent care, visit the TRICARE Urgent Care page.

Emergency Care

MCDONALD ARMY HEALTH CENTER DOES NOT OFFER EMERGENCY CARE. If you are experiencing a life-threatening medical situation (including mental health emergencies), call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Emergency care services treat life-threatening medical issues such as threats to your life, limbs, sight, or safety.