An AI model extracted this from the bill’s official record and can make mistakes. Check the official text ↗ (opens in new tab)

TRICARE

A healthcare program of the United States Department of Defense Military Health System that provides medical, dental, and pharmacy benefits for uniformed service members, retirees, and their families worldwide.

Maintenance Medications

Prescription drugs taken regularly for chronic (long-term) conditions, such as high blood pressure or diabetes, as opposed to short-term medications for acute illnesses.

Non-generic Prescription

A brand-name prescription drug that is still under patent protection, meaning a generic, typically less expensive, version is not yet available.

Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM)

A third-party administrator hired by health plans (like TRICARE) to manage prescription drug programs, including negotiating prices with drug manufacturers and pharmacies, processing claims, and operating mail-order pharmacies.

Reimbursement Standards

The rules or guidelines that determine how much a healthcare provider, such as a pharmacy, will be paid for services or medications provided to patients under an insurance plan.

Comptroller General of the United States

The head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), an independent agency that provides auditing, evaluation, and investigative services for the United States Congress.