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Expanded TRICARE Health Care Choice for Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities

This bill aims to allow veterans with service-connected disabilities to choose the TRICARE Select health plan. This means these veterans will have an additional health insurance option, but they will not be able to use VA healthcare concurrently. These changes are set to take effect one year after the bill's enactment.
Key points
Veterans with service-connected disabilities will gain the option to enroll in the TRICARE Select health program.
Veterans who choose TRICARE will not be able to concurrently receive healthcare from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Cost-sharing requirements for these veterans in TRICARE Select will be calculated in a specific way, regardless of their original enlistment date.
Dependents of these veterans cannot enroll in TRICARE solely because the veteran is enrolled.
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Print number: 117_HR_364
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Process start date: 2021-01-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Veterans’ True Choice Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_364.

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 2021-01-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans with service-connected disabilities will gain the option to enroll in the TRICARE Select health program.
  • Veterans who choose TRICARE will not be able to concurrently receive healthcare from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
  • Cost-sharing requirements for these veterans in TRICARE Select will be calculated in a specific way, regardless of their original enlistment date.
  • Dependents of these veterans cannot enroll in TRICARE solely because the veteran is enrolled.
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. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

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

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