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US HB1699

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steven Horsford

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Secretary of Defense must establish a 5-year pilot program within 180 days allowing female TRICARE Prime beneficiaries to access obstetrical and gynecological care without a referral

  • Participants may designate an OB/GYN provider as an additional primary care manager under TRICARE, and may order related OB/GYN items and services directly

  • Secretary must submit a report to congressional defense committees 4 years after enactment assessing changes in TRICARE Prime enrollment and costs of providing OB/GYN care

  • Participation is voluntary for female beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Prime who elect to join the pilot program

Legislative Description

TOTAL Care Act TRICARE OBGYN Treatment and Access without Lags in Care Act

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

2/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Armed Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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