To amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the rate of pay for care or services provided under the TRICARE program based on the location at which such care or services were provided.

This bill changes how military health care providers are paid under TRICARE by basing reimbursement rates on the specific location where care is delivered. It requires the military to pay the lowest applicable rate when multiple options exist and establishes separate rates for different settings, including inpatient hospitals, outpatient departments, ambulatory surgical centers, and physician offices. Providers must now submit claims with a geographically specific identifier showing the exact care location, regardless of where their main office is. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2026.