TRICARE Transition Transparency Act of 2025
TRICARE Transition Transparency Act of 2025 would require the Secretary of Defense to actively notify TRICARE beneficiaries about any TRICARE coverage transition requirements that would necessitate a different enrollment election in order to continue TRICARE coverage. Notifications would be delivered electronically at three milestones: one year before the transition, 180 days before, and 30 days before the transition. The law also mandates a broad outreach and public awareness campaign via the TRICARE website, social media, and family readiness groups, plus an annual report to Congress with metrics and recommendations to improve awareness. The term “TRICARE coverage transition requirement” covers changes to enrollment that are needed to continue TRICARE eligibility, including age-related changes described in other sections of title 10 (such as 1086(d) or 1110b). In short, the bill aims to increase transparency and lead-time for beneficiaries who must change TRICARE enrollment, thereby reducing surprises and potential enrollment gaps as eligibility or age-based changes occur.
Key Points
- 1Section addition: Inserts new Sec. 1097e in Chapter 55 of title 10, U.S. Code, requiring notification about coverage transition requirements.
- 2Notice requirements: Secretary must notify each affected beneficiary electronically at three intervals—1 year, 180 days, and 30 days before the transition.
- 3Outreach and awareness: Requires an outreach campaign to inform beneficiaries via the TRICARE website, social media, and family readiness groups.
- 4Annual reporting: The Secretary must annually report to the congressional defense committees on implementation, with outreach metrics and recommendations for improvement.
- 5Definition of coverage transition: A “TRICARE coverage transition requirement” means a mandate to make a different enrollment election to continue TRICARE, including changes due to attaining a certain age as described in sections 1086(d) or 1110b.