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To amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the rate of pay for care or services provided under the TRICARE program based on the location at which such care or services were provided.
3/1/2025, 4:48 AM
Summary of Bill HR 873
Bill 119 hr 873 aims to make changes to the TRICARE program, which provides healthcare services to military personnel, retirees, and their families. The bill proposes to adjust the rate of pay for care or services provided under TRICARE based on the location where the care or services were given.
Currently, TRICARE pays the same rate for care regardless of where it is provided, which can lead to disparities in payment based on the cost of living in different areas. This bill seeks to address this issue by adjusting the rate of pay to better reflect the cost of providing care in different locations.
By modifying the rate of pay based on location, the bill aims to ensure that healthcare providers are fairly compensated for their services and that beneficiaries receive quality care regardless of where they are located. This change could help improve access to care and ensure that TRICARE remains a sustainable and effective healthcare program for military personnel and their families. Overall, Bill 119 hr 873 seeks to make important changes to the TRICARE program to better meet the needs of beneficiaries and healthcare providers, while also ensuring the program's long-term viability.
Currently, TRICARE pays the same rate for care regardless of where it is provided, which can lead to disparities in payment based on the cost of living in different areas. This bill seeks to address this issue by adjusting the rate of pay to better reflect the cost of providing care in different locations.
By modifying the rate of pay based on location, the bill aims to ensure that healthcare providers are fairly compensated for their services and that beneficiaries receive quality care regardless of where they are located. This change could help improve access to care and ensure that TRICARE remains a sustainable and effective healthcare program for military personnel and their families. Overall, Bill 119 hr 873 seeks to make important changes to the TRICARE program to better meet the needs of beneficiaries and healthcare providers, while also ensuring the program's long-term viability.
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Current Status of Bill HR 873
Bill HR 873 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2025. Bill HR 873 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2025. Bill HR 873's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of January 31, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 873
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 873
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 873
To amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the rate of pay for care or services provided under the TRICARE program based on the location at which such care or services were provided.
To amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the rate of pay for care or services provided under the TRICARE program based on the location at which such care or services were provided.
Comments

Russell Davenport
913
1 year ago
I fully support the changes proposed in this bill. It is only fair that the rate of pay for care or services provided under TRICARE should be adjusted based on the location where the care is given. This will help ensure that individuals in different areas receive fair compensation for their services. It is about time that this issue is addressed and I am glad to see progress being made in this area. In the short term, this bill may lead to some adjustments in the way care is provided under TRICARE, but ultimately it will lead to a more equitable system for all involved.

Hadlee Farmer
857
1 year ago
Wat does this bill do?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 873
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