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H.R. 5586House119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

TRICARE Transition Transparency Act of 2025

Sponsored by Jennifer A. KiggansRep. Jennifer A. Kiggans (R-VA)
Introduced September 26, 2025

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The TRICARE Transition Transparency Act of 2025 amends Title 10 to require the Secretary of Defense to give advance electronic notice to TRICARE beneficiaries when they need to make a coverage change, such as reaching an age that triggers a new enrollment election. The bill also mandates a public‑awareness campaign and an annual congressional report on the program’s effectiveness. It affects all individuals covered under the TRICARE health plan.

Key Provisions

  • The Secretary of Defense must send electronic notices to each TRICARE beneficiary when a change in their coverage is required (such as age‑based enrollment changes).
  • Notices must be sent three times: one year, 180 days, and 30 days before the change takes effect.
  • The Department must run an outreach and public‑awareness campaign—using the TRICARE website, social media, and family readiness groups—to inform beneficiaries about these transition requirements.
  • Each year the Secretary must report to the congressional defense committees on how the notice and outreach program is working, including metrics and any improvement recommendations.

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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Services Committee

September 26, 2025

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Introduced in House

September 26, 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Services Committee

September 26, 2025

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Introduced in HouseIssued September 26, 2025

I

119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 5586

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 26, 2025

Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia (for herself, Mr. Ryan, Mr. Wittman, and Ms. Goodlander) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

A BILL

To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to notify TRICARE beneficiaries of required changes in TRICARE enrollment.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the TRICARE Transition Transparency Act of 2025.

2.

Notification to TRICARE beneficiaries of coverage transition requirements

Chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1097d the following:

1097e.

TRICARE program: notice of coverage transition requirements

(a)

Provision of notice

(1)

The Secretary shall provide each covered beneficiary with notices of a TRICARE coverage transition requirement that affects the individual.

(2)

The Secretary shall provide notice under paragraph (1) through electronic means.

(b)

Timing of notice

The Secretary shall provide notices to a covered beneficiary under subsection (a)(1) as follows:

(1)

On the date that is one year before the covered beneficiary will experience a TRICARE coverage transition requirement.

(2)

On the date that is 180 days before the covered beneficiary will experience a TRICARE coverage transition requirement.

(3)

On the date that is 30 days before the covered beneficiary will experience a TRICARE coverage transition requirement.

(c)

Outreach

The Secretary shall conduct an outreach and public awareness campaign to inform covered beneficiaries of TRICARE coverage transition requirements, including through the TRICARE internet website, social media, and through family readiness groups.

(d)

Reports

On an annual basis the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation of this section, including metrics relating to the outreach and public awareness campaign under subsection (c) and any recommendations to improve making covered beneficiaries aware of TRICARE coverage transition requirements.

(e)

TRICARE coverage transition requirement

In this section, the term TRICARE coverage transition requirement means a requirement under this chapter for a covered beneficiary to make a different election under the TRICARE program to continue enrollment in the TRICARE program, including by reason of attaining a certain age as described in section 1086(d) or 1110b of this title.

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