Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2023

Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2023

This bill modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent under the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. Additionally, the bill authorizes such coverage of dependents without an additional premium regardless of whether they are eligible to enroll in an employer-sponsored plan.

Bill 118 hr 1045, also known as the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of health care coverage for military families. The bill seeks to ensure that military families have access to the same health care benefits as civilian families, regardless of their location or circumstances.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the expansion of TRICARE coverage for military families. TRICARE is the health care program for uniformed service members, retirees, and their families. The bill would extend TRICARE coverage to include dependents of service members who are stationed overseas, ensuring that these families have access to quality health care services.

Additionally, the bill aims to improve access to mental health care services for military families. It would require the Department of Defense to provide mental health screenings for all service members and their families, as well as ensure that mental health care services are readily available and easily accessible. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to address the issue of medical billing for military families. It would require health care providers to accept TRICARE as payment in full for services rendered to military families, preventing these families from being burdened with excessive out-of-pocket costs. Overall, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2023 seeks to ensure that military families have access to the health care services they need and deserve, regardless of their circumstances. By expanding TRICARE coverage, improving access to mental health care services, and addressing medical billing issues, the bill aims to provide greater health care fairness for military families.