Bill > HR1824

This bill aims to expand benefits for National Guard members who become disabled while performing State active duty, making two key modifications to existing law. First, the bill changes eligibility rules for military retirement to allow National Guard members who incur a disability during State active duty to qualify for retirement benefits, with a provision that any retirement pay will be reduced to avoid duplicating other federal or state disability benefits. Second, the bill establishes new healthcare eligibility for National Guard members, allowing them to receive hospital care and medical services from the Department of Veterans Affairs to treat disabilities acquired during State active duty, subject to funding availability and after the member has exhausted all potential third-party payment options. The term "State active duty" refers to a specific type of military service where National Guard members are called to serve by their state's governor, typically during emergencies or local support missions, and this bill seeks to ensure these service members receive comparable benefits to those on federal active duty or inactive training.

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1824/all-info