TOTAL Care Act

This bill tests easier access to women’s health care for people in TRICARE Prime. For five years, women who join the pilot can see an OB/GYN without getting a referral first. They can also choose an OB/GYN to serve as an extra primary care manager for their care. The pilot must begin within 180 days after the bill becomes law .

A report after four years will review how the pilot affected enrollment and costs, to help decide what to do next.

• Who is affected: Female beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Prime who choose to participate.
• What changes: No referral needed to get OB/GYN care; option to name an OB/GYN as an additional primary care manager.
• When: Starts within 180 days of enactment and runs for five years; a review happens after four years .