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.

# HR 873 Summary **What It Would Do** HR 873 would change how much the military's TRICARE health insurance program pays for medical care and services depending on where the care is provided. Currently, TRICARE uses a standardized payment rate. This bill would adjust those rates based on location, meaning providers in some areas would receive different payments than those in others for the same service. **Who It Affects** The bill would impact military service members, military retirees, and their families who use TRICARE coverage.

It would also affect healthcare providers and facilities that serve TRICARE patients, as they would receive varying reimbursement rates based on geographic location. **Current Status** HR 873 is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. The bill was introduced by Representative Richard McCormick (R-GA) in the 119th Congress and is being reviewed in the relevant legislative committees before any further action can be taken.