What is Compumedic Alt.Htm? TRICARE Billing Explained
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## Quick answer "Compumedic Alt.Htm" is a common billing descriptor that appears on bank statements or credit card transactions when a TRICARE beneficiary pays for healthcare services or enrollment fees. It typically signifies a payment processed through the billing systems used by TRICARE regional contractors—most notably **Humana Military** in the East Region—to handle automatic recurring payments or one-time medical bills.
## In detail When you see "Compumedic Alt.Htm" on your financial statement, it is rarely a sign of fraud; rather, it is the electronic "handshake" between the TRICARE regional contractor’s payment processor and your bank.
### Why does this name appear? Compumedic is a third-party payment processing platform often used by managed care organizations like Humana Military. The "Alt.Htm" suffix usually refers to the "Automated Ledger Transfer" or a specific HTML-based web portal where the transaction was authorized (such as the Humana Military beneficiary portal).
### Common 2026 TRICARE Payments In 2026, you are most likely to see this descriptor for the following: * **TRICARE Select Enrollment Fees:** For Group A retirees, these fees are mandatory to maintain coverage. * **TRICARE Prime Enrollment Fees:** For retirees and their families (Active Duty families pay $0). * **TRICARE Young Adult (TYA) Premiums:** Monthly premiums for adult children up to age 26. * **TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR) or Reserve Select (TRS) Premiums:** Monthly payments for National Guard and Reserve members.
### Regional Differences * **East Region (Humana Military):** This descriptor is most frequent in the East Region. Humana Military has historically utilized these processing codes for their "Helpful Tool for Members" (HTM) and payment gateways. * **West Region (TriWest Healthcare Alliance):** Following the T-5 contract transition on January 1, 2025, TriWest manages the West Region. While they may use different billing descriptors, beneficiaries transitioning from the East to the West or vice versa may notice changes in how these charges appear.
### 2026 Enrollment Fee Examples * **TRICARE Select (Group A Retired):** Single: ~$183/year | Family: ~$366/year (2026 rates). * **TRICARE Prime (Retired):** Single: ~$385/year | Family: ~$770/year (2026 rates).
## Who this applies to * **Retirees and Family Members:** Those in TRICARE Prime or Select who pay annual enrollment fees via monthly allotment or credit card. * **National Guard and Reserve:** Members enrolled in TRS or TRR who pay monthly premiums. * **Young Adults:** Children of sponsors who are aged 21–26 and enrolled in TRICARE Young Adult. * **East Region Beneficiaries:** Specifically those categorized under Humana Military’s jurisdiction (covering states from Maine to Florida and west to Texas/Arkansas).
Common scenarios
### Scenario 1: The Retired Couple John is a retired Army veteran in the East Region. He and his wife are on TRICARE Select. In January 2026, he sees a charge for **$30.50** labeled "Compumedic Alt.Htm." This represents their monthly installment of the $366 annual enrollment fee for 2026.
### Scenario 2: The TYA Beneficiary Sarah, a 24-year-old daughter of a retired Sailor, is enrolled in TRICARE Young Adult Select. Her monthly premium is significantly higher than standard Select fees. Each month, her credit card shows a charge from Compumedic for the current TYA premium amount (which varies by plan year—check TRICARE.mil for current TYA rates).
### Scenario 3: The Reserve Member Major Miller is in the Army Reserve and pays for TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS). He set up an automatic debit to ensure his coverage doesn't lapse. His bank statement displays "Compumedic Alt.Htm" for his monthly TRS premium.
## Related terms * **Humana Military:** The TRICARE regional contractor for the East Region responsible for billing and provider networks. * **Allotment:** A recurring deduction taken directly from a retiree's pay, which avoids the "Compumedic" credit card descriptor. * **Catastrophic Cap:** The maximum out-of-pocket amount a beneficiary pays each year; fees processed by Compumedic generally count toward this. * **T-5 Contract:** The 5th generation of TRICARE contracts which began in 2025, shifting West Region management to TriWest. * **Beneficiary Self-Service Portal:** The online site where members update payment methods that trigger these descriptors.
## Sources * **TRICARE.mil (Costs):** https://www.tricare.mil/costs * **Humana Military (Payments):** https://www.humanamilitary.com/beneficiary/plans-and-programs/premiums-and-payments * **Defense Health Agency (DHA):** https://health.mil/