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MED112 CODE/BILL
MED112 KEY TERMS CH 11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| MED112 CH 11 KEY TERMS | |
| catastrophic cap | The maximum annual amount a TRICARE beneficiary must pay for deductible and cost share. |
| Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs | See CHAMPVA. |
| Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services | See CHAMPUS. |
| cost-share | Coinsurance for a TRICARE or CHAMPVA beneficiary. |
| Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) | The worldwide database of TRICARE and CHAMPVA beneficiaries. |
| Military Treatment Facility (MTF) | Government facility providing medical services for members and dependents of the uniformed services. |
| Primary Care Manager (PCM) | Glossary Primary Care Manager (PCM) |
| Prime Service Area | Geographic area designated to ensure medical readiness for active-duty members. |
| sponsor | The uniformed service member in a family qualified for TRICARE or CHAMPVA. |
| TRICARE | Government health program that serves dependents of active-duty service members, military retirees and their families, some former spouses, and survivors of deceased military members; formerly called CHAMPUS. |
| TRICARE For Life | Program for beneficiaries who are both Medicare and TRICARE eligible. |
| TRICARE Prime | The basic managed care health plan offered by TRICARE. |
| TRICARE Select | The fee-for-service military health plan. |