Bills · HR 2632
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2632Armed Forces and National Security
TRICARE Equality Act
INTRO APR 3· LAST ACTION APR 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses what many see as an inequality in healthcare access for military-affiliated individuals living in Puerto Rico compared to those in the U.S. states. If it becomes law, it would ensure that thousands of military families and retirees in Puerto Rico receive a more complete and equitable set of TRICARE benefits, particularly regarding access to the TRICARE Prime plan and financial support for medical travel. This could significantly reduce their healthcare costs and improve their ability to receive timely and appropriate medical care, including specialized services not available locally.
Without this bill, military families and veterans in Puerto Rico would continue to face limited TRICARE options, potentially higher out-of-pocket expenses, and greater burdens when needing to travel for healthcare. The enhanced health information sharing could also lead to more coordinated and efficient care for patients, reducing medical errors and improving health outcomes. It aligns with the principle of ensuring consistent benefits for those who serve the nation, regardless of where they reside within U.S. jurisdiction.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Defense to make TRICARE Prime available in Puerto Rico in the same manner as in the U.S. states.
This ensures military families and retirees in Puerto Rico have access to the same comprehensive managed care health plan option as their counterparts on the mainland.
PROVISION 02
Expands travel and transportation allowances for healthcare to TRICARE beneficiaries located in Puerto Rico.
This provision helps cover the costs for military families in Puerto Rico who need to travel for specialized medical care, easing their financial burden.
PROVISION 03
Mandates coordination between federal health record offices and Puerto Rico's Department of Health for sharing health information.
This facilitates better continuity of care and improved medical record management for TRICARE beneficiaries across different health systems.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress on the progress of implementing these new requirements.
This ensures accountability and transparency in the process of extending TRICARE benefits and administration improvements to Puerto Rico.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 6
D· Puerto Rico
YRS IN OFFICE
1
BILLS LED
31
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 3
Introduced in House
APR 3
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2632
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 3, 2025
Last actionApr 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 3, 2025
House BillHR 2632Armed Forces and National Security
TRICARE Equality Act
INTRODUCED APR 3, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 3, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
6
COMPLEXITY
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