Prescriptions Prescriptions can be filled free of charge for Sailors and their families at any military pharmacy whether it s prescribed by a civilian or military health care provider - if the military pharmacy carries the prescribed medication. Other ways to get prescriptions filled include a mail service pharmacy and a civilian retail service pharmacy. The cost for medication ordered in this way depends on whether family members are enrolled in Prime, or participate in Standard or Extra. To protect Navy families from devastating financial loss due to serious illness or long-term treatment, a limit has been set on how much families will ever have to pay for medical costs. This is called a catastrophic cap.
Sailors get free dental care at military dental clinics while they are on active duty.
Dental care for family members is provided on a space-available basis in most clinics. It offers low-cost dental care for Sailors families by using civilian dentists. Sailors pay a modest monthly fee by payroll deduction to enroll. Family members are responsible for the remaining 20 percent. Usually, enrollment is for a minimum of 24 months.