Military affairs: other; Tricare premium reimbursement program; create. Creates new act.

HB 4547 creates a state program to reimburse Michigan National Guard members for premiums paid toward Tricare Reserve Select or Tricare Dental coverage. The program, administered by the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, allows eligible Guard members (who aren’t covered by employer plans or active-duty benefits) to apply for reimbursement of their out-of-pocket Tricare costs. Applicants must submit a form to the department, which will make the application process available online. This directly affects Guard members who self-pay for these specific health plans while serving in a reserve capacity. The bill establishes the framework for the reimbursement process but does not change existing Tricare coverage rules.