# 42 C.F.R. § 489.25 (2026): Special requirements concerning CHAMPUS and CHAMPVA programs

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## Section

- **Citation:** 42 C.F.R. § 489.25 (2026)
- **Heading:** Special requirements concerning CHAMPUS and CHAMPVA programs
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 42 CFR: Public Health / Chapter IV: CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES / Part 489: PROVIDER AGREEMENTS AND SUPPLIER APPROVAL / Subpart B: Essentials of Provider Agreements / § 489.25: § 489.25   Special requirements concerning CHAMPUS and CHAMPVA programs.

## Text

For inpatient services, a hospital that participates in the Medicare program must participate in any health plan contracted under 10 U.S.C. 1079 or 1086 (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services) and under 38 U.S.C. 613 (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Veterans Administration) and accept the CHAMPUS/CHAMPVA-determined allowable amount as payment in full, less applicable deductible, patient cost-share, and noncovered items. Hospitals must meet the requirements of 32 CFR part 199 concerning program benefits under the Department of Defense. This section applies to inpatient services furnished to beneficiaries admitted on or after January 1, 1987.
[59 FR 32123, June 22, 1994]

## Nearby sections

- [42 C.F.R. § 489.20 (2026) § 489.20   Basic commitments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P489_S489_20.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 489.21 (2026) § 489.21   Specific limitations on charges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P489_S489_21.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 489.22 (2026) § 489.22   Special provisions applicable to prepayment requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P489_S489_22.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 489.23 (2026) § 489.23   Specific limitation on charges for services provided to certain enrollees of fee-for-service FEHB plans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P489_S489_23.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 489.24 (2026) § 489.24   Special responsibilities of Medicare hospitals in emergency cases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P489_S489_24.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 489.25 (2026) § 489.25   Special requirements concerning CHAMPUS and CHAMPVA programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P489_S489_25.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 489.26 (2026) § 489.26   Special requirements concerning veterans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P489_S489_26.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 489.27 (2026) § 489.27   Beneficiary notice of discharge or change in status rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P489_S489_27.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 489.28 (2026) § 489.28   Special capitalization requirements for HHAs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P489_S489_28.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 489.29 (2026) § 489.29   Special requirements concerning beneficiaries served by the Indian Health Service, Tribal health programs, and urban Indian organization health programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P489_S489_29.md)

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