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To amend title 10, United States Code, to make certain improvements with respect to the TRICARE program.

Introduced: April 22, 1999 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 4, 1999
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
May 4, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Apr 22, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Apr 22, 1999
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS) to direct the Secretary of Defense to ensure that health care coverage available through the TRICARE program (a Department of Defense managed health care program) is substantially similar to the health care coverage available under similar health benefits plans offered under the Federal Employees Health Benefits program. Directs the Secretary to: (1) provide for the portability of benefits under the TRICARE program; (2) minimize the certification requirements imposed upon TRICARE beneficiaries; and (3) implement, with respect to the first two contracts awarded after this Act for the provision of managed care support under the TRICARE program, redesigned procedures for the payment and processing of claims.

Authorizes a military medical treatment facility under the TRICARE program to collect from third party insurers reasonable charges for health care services incurred by the facility on behalf of covered beneficiaries under the program.

Requires a report from the Secretary to Congress assessing the effects of the requirements and authorities of this Act.

What's happening now May 4, 1999

Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

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