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S.647: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for Department of Defense funding of continuation of health benefits plan coverage for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced March 18, 2003
- Latest Major Action March 19, 2003
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (11 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Directs the Secretary of the military department concerned to pay the applicable premium to continue in force during the duty period any qualified health benefits plan coverage of a member of the reserves who is called or ordered to active duty for more than 30 days during a war or national emergency. Prohibits the private health insurance issuer of such a member from declining coverage or re-enrollment, imposing re-enrollment exclusions, or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| March 18, 2003 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) |