To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate certain charges under the TRICARE dental program for members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · June 20, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
The Dental Care for Our Troops Act would expand dental benefits for members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve, a group of military service members on standby status. Currently, these reservists must pay premiums and copayments for dental care under TRICARE, the military's health insurance program. This bill would create a new no-premium dental plan specifically for Selected Reserve members, eliminating both monthly premiums and copayment charges for all dental services covered under the plan. The legislation aims to provide better dental care access to reservists who serve part-time but remain on call for active duty. The bill was introduced in June 2023 and referred to the Senate Armed Services Committee but does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines.
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