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S.1963: Military Health Care Fairness Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced April 21, 1998
- Latest Major Action June 30, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (1 Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Military Health Care Fairness Act - Amends the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS) to allow certain eligible covered beneficiaries to enroll in any health benefits plan under the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHB) offering medical care comparable to that offered under CHAMPUS. Includes as an eligible beneficiary a military retiree (with an exception) or dependent who is: (1) not guaranteed...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
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Referred to Subcommittee on International Security.
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April 21, 1998 |
Introduced in the Senate by Strom Thurmond (R-S.C.) |