This bill would let some people covered by TRICARE, and their families, stay in VA temporary lodging, like Fisher Houses, when space is available. It covers those who must travel a long distance to get care at a non‑VA facility, and it also allows family or others who come along to support the patient to stay, too. VA would set rules for how this space‑available access works. A “Fisher House” is defined here as short‑term housing near a VA medical center that was built and donated by the Fisher House Foundation and related foundations.

Key points:

• Who is affected: TRICARE “covered beneficiaries” and their family or support persons traveling for care at non‑VA facilities.
• What changes: They can use VA temporary lodging on a space‑available basis; VA must create criteria for access.