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Lower Copays for Mental Health Visits under TRICARE

This bill aims to reduce the cost of mental and behavioral health visits for individuals covered by the TRICARE program. This means patients will pay less for these services, potentially making it easier to access needed care. Additionally, copayments for other specialty medical services will not increase for one year.
Key points
Limits copayments for mental and behavioral health outpatient visits under TRICARE to the same amount as primary care visits.
Temporarily freezes copayments for other specialty care services under TRICARE for one year at fiscal year 2021 levels.
Requires a report on the impact of these limitations on the Department of Defense healthcare system.
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Print number: 117_HR_4824
Sponsor: Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]
Process start date: 2021-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stop Copay Overpay Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4824.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Limits copayments for mental and behavioral health outpatient visits under TRICARE to the same amount as primary care visits.
  • Temporarily freezes copayments for other specialty care services under TRICARE for one year at fiscal year 2021 levels.
  • Requires a report on the impact of these limitations on the Department of Defense healthcare system.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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