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Eliminating TRICARE Select Fees for Certain Retired Military Members

This bill aims to eliminate annual enrollment fees for TRICARE Select for certain retired members of the Armed Forces. This means that individuals who retired before January 1, 2018, will pay no annual fee, and for other retirees, the fee will be set at a fixed amount without annual increases. These changes could provide financial relief for many military families.
Key points
Retired military members who retired before January 1, 2018, will pay no annual enrollment fee for TRICARE Select.
For other retired military members, the annual TRICARE Select fee will be fixed at $150 for an individual and $300 for a family, without annual increases.
These changes will apply to coverage after December 31, 2021, potentially lowering costs for eligible families.
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Print number: 117_HR_5942
Sponsor: Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]
Process start date: 2021-11-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Restore TRICARE Select Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5942.

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 2021-11-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Retired military members who retired before January 1, 2018, will pay no annual enrollment fee for TRICARE Select.
  • For other retired military members, the annual TRICARE Select fee will be fixed at $150 for an individual and $300 for a family, without annual increases.
  • These changes will apply to coverage after December 31, 2021, potentially lowering costs for eligible families.
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. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8].

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.

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