Waiver of referral requirement under TRICARE Prime for certain physical therapy

735. Waiver of referral requirement under TRICARE Prime for certain physical therapy Section 1095f(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) In addition to the requirements under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall waive the referral requirement in paragraph (1) in the case of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty who seeks to obtain an appointment for physical therapy provided by a licensed provider under TRICARE Prime if the provider is located in a State in which the law of that State does not require a referral for that specific appointment. .