Since 11-27-06
TRICARE reimbursement rates 2007
Since 11-27-06
From:
Lowell J Mix [mailto:ljmix@juno.com]
Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 6:54 PM
Subject: TRICARE reimbursement rates
TRICARE Management Activity (TMA) released an updated list of the
TRICARE
reimbursement rates is now available to beneficiaries on Nov. 14, 2006. The
changes for fiscal year 2007 include updated rates for inpatient mental
health, residential treatment centers, partial hospitalization, hospice, and
inpatient cost-shares for civilian hospitals. TRICARE reimbursement rates
are aligned with Medicare rates as set by Congress. However, TRICARE does
have some dispensations that may not be available to Medicare to ensure that
beneficiaries continue to have health care available.
Medicare premiums also change annually and now the Medicare Part B premium
is linked to income. In 2007, individual incomes will trigger premium
increases at $80,000, $100,000, $150,000 and $200,000. For married couples
the premium rises when the income is double those amounts. However, this
change will have no effect on TRICARE costs or benefits for those who are
also Medicare beneficiaries. The updated reimbursement rates may be viewed
on the TRICARE web site at
www.tricare.
.
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