Bill

Bill > S5142


US S5142

US S5142
Healthcare for Our Troops Act


summary

Introduced
11/29/2022
In Committee
11/29/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate certain health care charges for members of the Selected Reserve eligible for TRICARE Reserve Select, and for other pur- poses.

AI Summary

This bill, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act, amends Title 10 of the United States Code to eliminate certain health care charges for members of the Selected Reserve who are eligible for TRICARE Reserve Select, the health care program for reserve component members. Specifically, the bill provides that members of the Selected Reserve will not have to pay premiums for individual TRICARE Reserve Select coverage, though they will have to pay premiums for family coverage. The bill also requires the Secretary of Defense to develop standardized forms for civilian health care providers to use when treating members of the Selected Reserve and to conduct a study on phasing out mass medical events and periodic health assessments for these members in favor of the new TRICARE Reserve Select coverage model.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 11/29/2022)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...