Reimbursement Rates Remain Stable

Week of August 04, 2008

Congress approved legislation that maintains current Medicare reimbursement rates to health care providers. Because TRICARE reimbursement rates are tied by statute to Medicare, some beneficiaries expressed concern that a rate decrease would have a negative impact on their access to providers. Regional contractors use incentives such as good customer service, expedited payments and patient volume to encourage providers to join the TRICARE network with proven results. To see how provider networks have grown within the last year, visit the TMA Announcement.

To learn more about TRICARE, check-out our TRICARE overview.