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Elimination of TRICARE Healthcare Charges for Selected Reservists

This act eliminates monthly premiums for individual TRICARE Reserve Select health coverage for members of the Selected Reserve. This means reservists will no longer pay premiums for their individual health benefits, potentially leading to significant savings. Families of reservists will still pay premiums, but the act introduces standardized calculation rules.
Key points
Selected Reserve members will no longer pay monthly premiums for individual TRICARE Reserve Select health coverage.
Families of reservists will continue to pay premiums for TRICARE Reserve Select family coverage, but calculation rules will be standardized.
The act introduces new forms for civilian healthcare providers to better monitor reservists' medical readiness.
A study will be conducted on replacing mass medical events with the new TRICARE Reserve Select coverage model.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5142
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Process start date: 2022-11-29
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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_S_5142.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-11-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Selected Reserve members will no longer pay monthly premiums for individual TRICARE Reserve Select health coverage.
  • Families of reservists will continue to pay premiums for TRICARE Reserve Select family coverage, but calculation rules will be standardized.
  • The act introduces new forms for civilian healthcare providers to better monitor reservists' medical readiness.
  • A study will be conducted on replacing mass medical events with the new TRICARE Reserve Select coverage model.
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. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI].

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 2026-01-02.

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