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Extended TRICARE Health Coverage for Reserve Service Members' Survivors.

This bill significantly extends the period during which surviving family members of certain Reserve service members can access health benefits through TRICARE Reserve Select. Currently, survivors lose this coverage after six months. The proposed change extends this crucial healthcare eligibility period to three years, offering greater financial stability and medical security to military families following a loss.
Key points
Extends TRICARE Reserve Select eligibility for survivors of Selected Reserve members from 6 months to 3 years.
Provides surviving military families with 30 additional months of essential government-sponsored health insurance coverage.
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Print number: 118_S_1755
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2023-05-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Sergeant First Class Michael Clark TRICARE Reserve Parity Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1755.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extends TRICARE Reserve Select eligibility for survivors of Selected Reserve members from 6 months to 3 years.
  • Provides surviving military families with 30 additional months of essential government-sponsored health insurance coverage.
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. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT].

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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