Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act of 2024
This bill removes a barrier preventing Selected Reserve and National Guard members (who also work as civilian government employees) from enrolling in TRICARE Reserve Select health insurance. It modifies a law to allow these service members to purchase TRICARE Reserve Select plans starting January 1, 2025, instead of the previous 2030 effective date. The change aims to provide healthcare continuity during military mobilization and improve overall military readiness by ensuring consistent access to affordable coverage. It directly affects eligible reserve component members and their families who currently cannot enroll in TRICARE Reserve Select while having Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) coverage.
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Apr 2024
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Introduced Apr 11, 2024
Last action Apr 11, 2024
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Apr 11, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Apr 11, 2024
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1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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