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Introduced
06/11/2020
06/11/2020
In Committee
06/11/2020
06/11/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve dependent coverage under the TRICARE Young Adult Program, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2020, aims to improve dependent coverage under the TRICARE Young Adult (TYA) program, which provides health insurance to certain adult dependents of military members. Specifically, the bill expands eligibility for the TYA program by removing a provision that limited coverage for certain dependents. Additionally, the bill eliminates the separate premium that dependents were required to pay to participate in the TYA program, making the coverage more accessible. These changes would apply to determinations of dependency and related premium requirements made on or after January 1, 2020.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
Elaine Luria (D)*,
Denny Heck (D),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Mike Levin (D),
Katie Porter (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 06/11/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7176/all-info | 06/12/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7176/BILLS-116hr7176ih.pdf | 07/01/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7176/BILLS-116hr7176ih.pdf.pdf | 07/01/2020 |
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