### Question
How is the "significant change" defined?


### Answer
The term **significant change** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 1097d* as follows -

> a systemwide change—


(1) in the structure of the TRICARE program or the benefits provided under the TRICARE program (not including the addition of new services or benefits)

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1097d*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 55-MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE**

