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.

During this partial government shutdown, the 96th Medical Group remains open and continues to honor scheduled medical and dental appointments. Our patient appointing service is open and we're still taking requests for appointments. We're doing our best to minimize impact on our beneficiaries and their health care. The hospital’s Operating Room, Primary Care and Specialty Care services are fully operational. Ancillary services (pharmacy, laboratory, radiology) also remain operational. As always, safe, and high-quality health care remain our priority. Please call 850-883-8600 to schedule or cancel appointments. For questions about TRICARE during the shutdown, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown.

Health Services

Optometry

Care is available to active duty service members enrolled to the 96th Medical Group. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time. To ensure maximum benefit from your appointment, please bring the following items to all appointments: identification card; current glasses and sunglasses, just in case your eyes are dilated; and most recent contact lens prescription or boxes.

Contact Us

Phone
Clinic: 850-883-9470
Appointments: 850-883-8600

Hours

Monday-Friday
7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Visit our FAQ page to see closures on readiness training and family days

Location

Enter at main entrance, take elevator or stairs across from pharmacy windows, Second Floor
Don't forget to keep your family's information up to date in DEERS!