What is the current status of HR 873?

HR 873 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 873?

HR 873 was sponsored by Richard McCormick (R), Rep.

Changes TRICARE Payment Rates by Location

IntroducedJanuary 31, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Why This Matters

This bill modifies how TRICARE pays healthcare providers by adjusting rates based on the location of the services provided.

If you use TRICARE, your healthcare provider's payment rates will change based on where you receive care starting January 1, 2026.

Who this affects

military families · veterans

What changes is this bill making?

1The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to set different payment rates for healthcare services based on where they are provided.
2It specifies five types of locations for care, including hospitals and physician offices.
3The Secretary must use the lowest reimbursement rate available for each type of service.
4Claims for payment must include a unique code that identifies the specific location of the provider.
5These changes will take effect on January 1, 2026.

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This resolution provides for House consideration of S. Amdt. 3937, a Senate amendment to H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026.

Changes TRICARE Payment Rates by Location

IntroducedJanuary 31, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Why This Matters

This bill modifies how TRICARE pays healthcare providers by adjusting rates based on the location of the services provided.

If you use TRICARE, your healthcare provider's payment rates will change based on where you receive care starting January 1, 2026.

Who this affects

military families · veterans

What changes is this bill making?

1The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to set different payment rates for healthcare services based on where they are provided.
2It specifies five types of locations for care, including hospitals and physician offices.
3The Secretary must use the lowest reimbursement rate available for each type of service.
4Claims for payment must include a unique code that identifies the specific location of the provider.
5These changes will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Read the detailed summary