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Inpatient Cost-Shares Increase Slightly for Fiscal Year 2007
(Article 4)
   

Each fiscal year (Oct. 1–Sept. 30), some TRICARE inpatient cost-share rates increase slightly. The following tables highlight the new inpatient rates for fiscal year 2007.

For additional information about cost-shares for TRICARE-covered services, visit the TRICARE Web site. You can also call Humana Military at 1-800-444-5445 for more information.
         

Inpatient Rates at Civilian and Military Treatment Facilities
Program Active Duty Family Members Retirees, Their Families and Other Eligible Beneficiaries
TRICARE Prime No increase.
$0 per admission
No increase.
$11 per day or $25 per admission, whichever is greater; no separate copayment for separately billed professional charges.
TRICARE Standard Increases from $14.35 to $14.80 per day or $25 per admission, whichever is greater. No charge for separately billed professional services. No increase.
$535 per day, or 25% of the total charge, whichever is less. Plus, 25% of the allowable charge for separately billed professional services.
TRICARE Extra Increases from $14.35 to $14.80 per day or $25 per admission, whichever is greater. No charge for separately billed professional service. No increase.
$250 per day or 25% of total charge, whichever is less. Plus, 20% of the allowable charge for separately billed professional services.
           
Inpatient Rates for Behavioral Health at Civilian and Military Treatment Facilities
Program Active Duty Family Members Retirees, Their Families and Other Eligible Beneficiaries
TRICARE Prime No increase.
$0 per admission
No increase.
$40 per day. No charge for separately billed professional charges.
TRICARE Standard No increase.
$20 per day or $25 per admission, whichever is greater.

High Volume Hospitals—no increase—25% of hospital-specific charges.

Low Volume Hospital—increases from $175 to $181 per day or 25% of the billed charges, whichever is lower.

RTC— 25% of the allowed amount.

Partial hospitalization—25% of the allowed amount, plus 25% of the allowable charge for separately billed professional services.

TRICARE Extra No increase.
$20 per day or $25 per admission, whichever is greater.
No increase.
20% of total charge. Plus, 20% of the allowable charge for separately billed professional services.


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Created:  March 21, 2007