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Introduced
06/14/2022
06/14/2022
In Committee
06/14/2022
06/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on providing benefits under TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program to members of the Selected Reserve and their dependents.
AI Summary
This bill, the Access to Healthcare for Reservists Act, requires the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on expanding eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select (health benefits) and the TRICARE dental program to include all members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve, their dependents, and their non-dependent children under 26. The study will assess the potential cost effects, changes in out-of-pocket costs to beneficiaries, and effects on other federal programs, as well as the impact on medical readiness, deployability, and recruitment and retention. The Secretary will use a federally funded research and development center to conduct the study and provide a briefing and report to Congress within one and two years, respectively.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 06/14/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4396/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4396/BILLS-117s4396is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4396/BILLS-117s4396is.pdf.pdf |
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