arrow_back Back to App

Free Healthcare for Reservists and Their Families

This act eliminates individual healthcare charges for TRICARE Reserve Select members of the Selected Reserve. It also introduces free dental plans for reservists. These changes aim to improve access to healthcare for reserve members and their families, positively impacting their personal finances and health security.
Key points
Selected Reserve members will no longer pay premiums for individual TRICARE Reserve Select healthcare coverage.
Free dental plans are introduced for members of the Selected Reserve.
Families of reservists will continue to pay premiums for TRICARE Reserve Select family coverage, but without enrollment fees.
The act modifies TRICARE eligibility rules for certain retired service members under 60 receiving non-regular service retired pay.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3512
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3]
Process start date: 2021-05-25
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Healthcare for Our Troops Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3512.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Selected Reserve members will no longer pay premiums for individual TRICARE Reserve Select healthcare coverage.
  • Free dental plans are introduced for members of the Selected Reserve.
  • Families of reservists will continue to pay premiums for TRICARE Reserve Select family coverage, but without enrollment fees.
  • The act modifies TRICARE eligibility rules for certain retired service members under 60 receiving non-regular service retired pay.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

CATEGORIES

Health Benefits