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Changes TRICARE Payment Rates by Location

Recent Bills/Changes TRICARE Payment Rates by Location

Changes TRICARE Payment Rates by Location

IntroducedJanuary 31, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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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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IntroducedCurrentJan 31, 2025

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