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TRICARE Select Fee Elimination for Pre-2018 Military Retirees

This act eliminates the annual enrollment fee for TRICARE Select for former service members who retired before January 1, 2018. This means these military retirees will no longer have to pay annual premiums for their health insurance, potentially leading to significant savings. The changes will take effect after December 31, 2021.
Key points
Former service members who retired before January 1, 2018, will no longer pay an annual TRICARE Select enrollment fee.
For other military retirees not meeting this criterion, the annual fee will be $150 for an individual and $300 for a family.
These changes will apply to coverage after December 31, 2021, impacting healthcare costs for eligible individuals.
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Print number: 117_S_625
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Process start date: 2021-03-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

TRICARE Select Restoration Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_625.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Former service members who retired before January 1, 2018, will no longer pay an annual TRICARE Select enrollment fee.
  • For other military retirees not meeting this criterion, the annual fee will be $150 for an individual and $300 for a family.
  • These changes will apply to coverage after December 31, 2021, impacting healthcare costs for eligible individuals.
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. Tester, Jon [D-MT].

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.

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