Bill > HR4289

This bill amends existing TRICARE (the military health care program) regulations to reduce the travel distance threshold for reimbursing specialty care-related travel expenses. Currently, travelers must travel more than 100 miles to qualify for travel expense reimbursement, but this bill reduces that distance to 50 miles for most beneficiaries. Additionally, the bill provides a specific provision for military retirees and their dependents, also setting their travel reimbursement threshold at 50 miles. The legislation aims to improve access to medical care for military service members, retirees, and their families by making travel reimbursement more accessible. By lowering the distance requirement, the bill recognizes that specialty care may not always be readily available near military communities and seeks to alleviate the financial burden of traveling for necessary medical treatment. The changes would be implemented through modifications to section 1074i of title 10 of the United States Code, which governs travel expenses for military health care.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4289/all-info