Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act of 2025

S 1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act of 2025, removes a barrier preventing Selected Reserve and National Guard members who work in civilian federal jobs from enrolling in TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) health plans. Currently, eligibility for Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) blocks these service members from purchasing TRS, disrupting healthcare continuity during mobilization. The bill amends Title 10 of the U.S. Code to change the effective date for TRS enrollment eligibility from 2030 to January 1, 2026. This change directly affects thousands of reserve and National Guard members and their families, providing them with consistent healthcare options while serving both militarily and as federal employees.