TRICARE funding is controlled by Medicare’s sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula, which threatens drastic cuts to the program every year. Applying temporary patches each year to keep the SGR from taking effect has created uncertainty for TRICARE patients and their physicians. 

We must put an end to short-term fixes and find a permanent solution for the SGR problem to protect health care for military patients, veterans and their families.

Military veterans have fought for our country, now it’s time for Congress to fight for their health care.TRICARE, the health care program for military personnel, military retirees and their dependents, is under strain.