What is the current inpatient copay?
Priority Group 8 and certain other veterans are responsible for VA’s inpatient copay of $1,100 for the first 90 days of care during any 365-day period. For each additional 90 days, this charge is $550. In addition, there is a $10 per diem charge. NOTE: VA’s inpatient copay rate is based on the current Medicare deductible of $1,068. Priority Group 7 and certain other veterans are responsible for paying 20 percent of VA’s inpatient copay or $220.00 for the first 90 days on inpatient hospital care during any 35-day period. For each additional 90 days, this charge is $110.00. In addition, there is a $2 per diem charge.
