AR 40-400 — Patient Administration
AR 40-400 governs patient administration in Army regional medical commands and military treatment facilities worldwide.
- Publication number: AR 40-400
- Title: PATIENT ADMINISTRATION
- Date: 07/08/2014
- Proponent: TSG
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 40-400 on armypubs.army.mil
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AR 40-400 addresses eligibility verification, identification, care priorities, primary care management, patient transfers, and care in military and civilian facilities. It includes requirements for beneficiary status, emergency treatment, psychiatric admissions, abortions, medical boards, and civilian medical care authorization.
Applies to: The RMC and MTF commanders are responsible for the administration of patients receiving care under their jurisdiction.
Topics covered
- Eligibility verification
- Identification procedures
- Care priorities
- Psychiatric patient admission
- Family planning services
- Medical care authorization
- Medical evaluation boards
- Warrior transition units
Questions and answers
What identification is required to establish beneficiary status?
A valid ID card and enrollment in DEERS will establish beneficiary status. (paragraph 2-2)
Can ineligible patients receive emergency medical care?
In an emergency, medical care will be rendered before eligibility determination. Ineligible patients will be treated only during the period of the emergency. (paragraph 2-2)
What priority do TRICARE Prime beneficiaries receive in Army MTFs?
Beneficiaries enrolled in the TRICARE Prime option at an MTF are provided space-required care and not space-available care in compliance with the TRICARE access standards. (paragraph 2-3)
When may a beneficiary be admitted to a closed psychiatric ward?
Beneficiaries may be admitted to closed psychiatric wards when they have a mental illness that renders them dangerous to themselves or others. (paragraph 2-3)
When may abortions be performed in Army MTFs at Government expense?
Abortions may be performed in Army MTFs at Government expense only when the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term. (paragraph 2-18)