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Bill > SB2018
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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Enact The Mississippi National Guard Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program To Reimburse Members Of The Mississippi National Guard For The Cost Of Premiums For Tricare Reserve Select Health Care Plans; To State The Purpose Of The Program; To Provide Eligibility Criteria; To Provide That Eligible Members Shall Receive A Reimbursement For Eligible Tricare Reserve Select Premiums Paid At The Current Tricare Reserve Select Premium Rate; To Require The Adjutant General Of The Mississippi National Guard To Promulgate Rules And Regulations For The Implementation Of The Program; To Provide That The Funds For This Program Shall Be Subject To Appropriation By The Legislature; To Require An Annual Report To The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Mississippi National Guard Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program, which aims to reimburse eligible members of the Mississippi National Guard for the costs of their Tricare Reserve Select health insurance premiums. Tricare Reserve Select is a health care plan available to members of the Selected Reserve and their families. To be eligible, individuals must be qualified for Tricare Reserve Select coverage, not have insurance through another employer, and be an actively drilling member of the Mississippi National Guard. The program will reimburse eligible members for premiums paid at the current rate for "Tricare Reserve Select – Member only" coverage. The Adjutant General, who is the head of the Mississippi Military Department, will be responsible for creating the rules and regulations to implement this program, and funding for it will depend on legislative appropriations. Additionally, starting in December 2026, the Adjutant General will be required to submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing the program's effectiveness, including participation numbers and its impact on medical readiness.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (51)
Juan Barnett (D)*,
Jason Barrett (R)*,
Andy Berry (R)*,
Bradford Blackmon (D)*,
Kevin Blackwell (R)*,
David Blount (D)*,
Nicole Boyd (R)*,
Gary Brumfield (D)*,
Hob Bryan (D)*,
Albert Butler (D)*,
Joel Carter (R)*,
Lydia Chassaniol (R)*,
Kathy Chism (R)*,
Scott DeLano (R)*,
Johnny DuPree (D)*,
Jeremy England (R)*,
Joey Fillingane (R)*,
Hillman Frazier (D)*,
Theresa Gillespie Isom (D)*,
Josh Harkins (R)*,
Don Hartness (R)*,
Rod Hickman (D)*,
Angela Hill (R)*,
Briggs Hopson (R)*,
Reginald Jackson (D)*,
Chris Johnson (R)*,
Dean Kirby (R)*,
Philman Ladner (R)*,
Tyler McCaughn (R)*,
Michael McLendon (R)*,
Chad McMahan (R)*,
Walter Michel (R)*,
Kamesha Mumford (D)*,
Sollie Norwood (D)*,
Rita Parks (R)*,
Justin Pope (D)*,
Brian Rhodes (R)*,
Mike Seymour (R)*,
Derrick Simmons (D)*,
Sarita Simmons (D)*,
Daniel Sparks (R)*,
Ben Suber (R)*,
Jeff Tate (R)*,
Lane Taylor (R)*,
Joseph Thomas (D)*,
Mike Thompson (R)*,
Angela Turner-Ford (D)*,
Neil Whaley (R)*,
Brice Wiggins (R)*,
Bart Williams (R)*,
Chuck Younger (R)*,
Last Action
Returned For Enrolling (on 03/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2018.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2001-2099/SB2018PS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2001-2099/SB2018IN.htm |
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