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This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to provide detailed notifications to TRICARE beneficiaries about upcoming changes in their health care coverage that would require them to take action to maintain enrollment. Specifically, the bill mandates that the Secretary send electronic notices at three intervals: one year, 180 days, and 30 days before a beneficiary will experience a coverage transition requirement, such as changing coverage due to aging out of the current plan. The Secretary must also conduct a broader outreach and public awareness campaign about these transitions through multiple channels including the TRICARE website, social media, and family readiness groups. Additionally, the Secretary must submit annual reports to congressional defense committees detailing the implementation of these notification requirements, including metrics about the outreach efforts and recommendations for improving beneficiary awareness. The bill defines a "TRICARE coverage transition requirement" as any situation where a beneficiary must make a different election to continue TRICARE enrollment, such as when they reach a certain age that changes their eligibility status.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5586/all-info