Last progress July 28, 2025 (4 months ago)
Introduced on July 28, 2025 by Martin Heinrich
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
This bill lowers the distance someone must travel to get reimbursed for going to specialty medical appointments under the military health system. It changes the rule from 100 miles down to 50 miles. It also makes clear that this 50-mile rule applies to military retirees and their dependents. The goal is to help families who need specialty care but live far from providers by easing travel costs .
Key points:
| Who is affected | What changes | When |
|---|---|---|
| TRICARE patients who need specialty care, including military retirees and their dependents | Travel reimbursement begins at 50 miles instead of 100 miles | The provided text does not specify an effective date |