Ambulance Ground Transportation from an Airfield Now a Covered Benefit

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Retroactive to July 1, 2022, TRICARE will allow coverage of ambulance ground transportation from a military or civilian airfield to the accepting medical facility. More information on this change and ambulance services is available in TRICARE Policy Manual, Chapter 8, Section 1.1.

Reimbursement

Ambulance ground transportation from an airfield will be reimbursed at CHAMPUS Maximum Allowable Charge (CMAC) rates. Refer to health.mil/CMAC for more information on CMAC rates.

Patient Ambulance Service Costs

Patient costs for ambulance services are based on inpatient and outpatient status and the patient’s TRICARE plan and beneficiary category. Visit our Ambulance Services page for more information on plan types and patient group-specific costs.