TRICARE and CHAMPVA are government medical insurance plans primarily for families of members of the U.S. uniformed services. Special regulations apply to situations in which beneficiaries seek medical services outside of military treatment facilities. What are the best ways to find out about the rules and regulations pertaining to these patients? What is the purpose of TRICARE and CHAMPVA?
What are two advantages of enrolling in the TRICARE for Life program rather than in a comparable Medicare HMO for a Medicare-eligible retiree over age sixty-five? Why do you think it is the responsibility of the patient, not the provider, to obtain preauthorization under CHAMPVA?
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