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Access to Healthcare for Reservists: Study on Expanding Benefits

This act requires the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on the feasibility of expanding access to TRICARE health and dental programs for all members of the Selected Reserve and their families. The study will assess the feasibility, costs, and impact on other programs to potentially improve healthcare access for this group of citizens.
Key points
Mandating a study on expanding TRICARE healthcare access for reservists and their families.
Assessing the costs and impact of expanding TRICARE programs on the Department of Defense budget and other federal programs.
Analyzing the impact of expansion on medical readiness and deployability metrics for reservists.
Examining potential changes in out-of-pocket costs for reservists and their families.
Requiring the study to be conducted by an independent research center and results reported to Congress.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4396
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Process start date: 2022-06-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Access to Healthcare for Reservists Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4396.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandating a study on expanding TRICARE healthcare access for reservists and their families.
  • Assessing the costs and impact of expanding TRICARE programs on the Department of Defense budget and other federal programs.
  • Analyzing the impact of expansion on medical readiness and deployability metrics for reservists.
  • Examining potential changes in out-of-pocket costs for reservists and their families.
  • Requiring the study to be conducted by an independent research center and results reported to Congress.
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 Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Health Benefits Security