Restore TRICARE Select Act

Bill 117 HR 5942, also known as the Restore TRICARE Select Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to address issues within the TRICARE Select program, which provides health care coverage to military service members, retirees, and their families.

The main goal of the Restore TRICARE Select Act is to ensure that beneficiaries of the program have access to a wide range of health care providers, including both military treatment facilities and civilian providers. The bill seeks to address concerns that some beneficiaries have faced difficulties in accessing care due to limited provider networks.

Specifically, the bill would require the Department of Defense to take steps to expand the network of providers available to TRICARE Select beneficiaries. This could include increasing reimbursement rates for providers, streamlining the credentialing process for new providers, and implementing other measures to improve access to care. Additionally, the Restore TRICARE Select Act includes provisions aimed at improving transparency and accountability within the TRICARE program. This includes requirements for the Department of Defense to regularly report on the availability of providers within the network, as well as measures to ensure that beneficiaries are able to easily access information about their coverage and benefits. Overall, the Restore TRICARE Select Act is intended to address concerns about access to care within the TRICARE Select program and to ensure that military service members, retirees, and their families have access to high-quality health care services. The bill is currently being considered by Congress and may undergo further revisions before potentially being signed into law.