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Free Mental Health Visits for Military Families under TRICARE.

This bill eliminates cost-sharing requirements for active-duty military family members enrolled in the TRICARE program. Specifically, the first three outpatient mental health visits each year will be provided completely free of charge to eligible military dependents. This change aims to improve access to essential psychological care and reduce financial burdens on military families.
Key points
Waiver of cost-sharing for the first three annual outpatient mental health visits.
Applies to active-duty family members covered by TRICARE Select and TRICARE Prime insurance plans.
The change directly lowers healthcare costs and increases accessibility to mental health services for military dependents.
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Print number: 118_S_1347
Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
Process start date: 2023-04-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Military Families Mental Health Services Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1347.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Waiver of cost-sharing for the first three annual outpatient mental health visits.
  • Applies to active-duty family members covered by TRICARE Select and TRICARE Prime insurance plans.
  • The change directly lowers healthcare costs and increases accessibility to mental health services for military dependents.
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. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA].

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 2025-12-26.

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