Increases in Tricare Costs: Background and Options for Congress
Description:
In its FY2007, FY2008, and FY2009 budget submissions, the Department of Defense (DOD) proposed increases in Tricare enrollment fees, deductibles, and pharmacy co-payments for retired beneficiaries not yet eligible for Medicare. In passing the FY2009 National Defense Authorization Act, Congress included measures establishing demonstration projects intended to find ways to contain costs through increased use of preventive care services by TRICARE
beneficiaries. The scope of these measures are lim…
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Date:
August 15, 2008
Creator:
Jansen, Don J. & Best, Richard
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