TRICARE recently announced changes to some of the beneficiary costs for the TRICARE benefit, including US Family Health Plan, effective October 1, 2011.
Enrollment Fee Increase for New Enrollees:
For beneficiaries enrolling in either TRICARE Prime or US Family Health Plan on or after October 1, 2011, the enrollment fees are being increased to $260 for an individual and $520 for a family.
Beneficiaries already enrolled prior to October 1 are not subject to the increased enrollment fee for Fiscal Year 2012: their enrollment fee will still be $230 for an individual and $460 for a family for Fiscal Year 2012. For more information, click here.
Changes to Pharmacy Copayments:
TRICARE is changing pharmacy copayments for all TRICARE plans, including US Family Health Plan, effective October 1, 2011.
If you use Mail Order Service:
• Copayments for generic drugs will go down from $3 to $0.
• Copayments for brand name drugs will remain at $9.
• Copayments for non-formulary drugs will go up from $22 to $25.
If you use a retail pharmacy:
• Copayments for generic drugs will go up from $3 to $5.
• Copayments for brand name drugs will go up from $9 to $12.
• Copayments for non-formulary drugs will go up from $22 to $25.
If you have any questions, please contact Member Services at 1-800-818-8589.