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S.731: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for continuity of TRICARE Standard coverage for certain members of the Retired Reserve.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced March 26, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 26, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (15 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Makes a member of the Retired Reserve who is qualified for a non-regular (reserve) retirement at age 60, but is not yet 60, eligible for health benefits under TRICARE Standard (a Department of Defense [DOD] managed health care program for members of the reserves). Terminates such eligibility when the member becomes eligible for TRICARE Standard at age 60. Includes immediate family members under such coverage. Requires members to pay a premium...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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| March 26, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) |