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Expanding Health Care Options for Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities.

This Act grants veterans with service-connected disabilities the option to enroll in the TRICARE Select health insurance program. This provides eligible veterans with an alternative to the VA health care system, increasing flexibility in medical access outside the VA network. However, veterans must choose between VA care and TRICARE; concurrent enrollment in both systems is strictly prohibited.
Key points
Veterans with service-connected disabilities gain eligibility to enroll in the TRICARE Select health plan.
Enrolling in TRICARE requires the veteran to forgo concurrent enrollment in the VA patient health care system.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will reimburse the Department of Defense for the costs associated with these new TRICARE enrollments.
Dependents of these veterans are not automatically eligible for TRICARE solely based on the veteran's enrollment under this Act.
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Print number: 118_S_1644
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Process start date: 2023-05-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Veterans’ True Choice Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1644.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans with service-connected disabilities gain eligibility to enroll in the TRICARE Select health plan.
  • Enrolling in TRICARE requires the veteran to forgo concurrent enrollment in the VA patient health care system.
  • The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will reimburse the Department of Defense for the costs associated with these new TRICARE enrollments.
  • Dependents of these veterans are not automatically eligible for TRICARE solely based on the veteran's enrollment under this Act.
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. Kennedy, John [R-LA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

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