To amend title 10, United States Code, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard holding employment within the Federal Government the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · April 11, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
This bill would allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard who work for the federal government as civilians to choose between military healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select and federal employee health insurance. Currently, these part-time military members are prohibited from enrolling in TRICARE Reserve Select if they participate in the Federal Employee Health Benefits program. The legislation removes this restriction effective January 1, 2025, giving these service members more flexibility in selecting their healthcare coverage. The bill's sponsors argue that offering this choice will improve continuity of care as these individuals move through different duty statuses and ultimately strengthen military readiness. No new federal funding is mentioned in the bill, as it primarily addresses eligibility rules for existing healthcare programs.
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