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Veterans’ True Choice Act of 2025
3/11/2025, 8:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 244
Under the current system, veterans with service-connected disabilities are only eligible for TRICARE benefits if they are retired from the military or have reached a certain age. This bill seeks to expand access to TRICARE Select for all veterans with service-connected disabilities, regardless of their retirement status or age.
The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that all veterans with service-connected disabilities have access to quality health care through TRICARE Select. By extending eligibility to this group of veterans, the bill aims to improve their overall health and well-being. In addition to providing eligibility for TRICARE Select to veterans with service-connected disabilities, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. These additional provisions are not specified in the summary, but may include measures to improve access to health care services, streamline administrative processes, or address other issues related to veterans' health care. Overall, the TRICARE Select Expansion Act is a bipartisan effort to support veterans with service-connected disabilities by expanding their access to health care services through the TRICARE program. This legislation is an important step towards ensuring that all veterans receive the care and support they need and deserve.
Congressional Summary of HR 244
Veterans' True Choice Act of 2025
This bill allows covered veterans to receive coverage under TRICARE Select, a health care program of the Department of Defense (DOD). Veterans covered by this bill include those with service-connected disabilities, former prisoners of war, Purple Heart recipients, Medal of Honor recipients, those discharged from service due to disability, and those entitled to disability compensation.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must reimburse DOD's costs of enrolling eligible veteran beneficiaries in the program.
A covered veteran may not concurrently receive medical care from DOD and the VA.
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Current Status of Bill HR 244
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 244
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 244
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 244
Comments

Daniella Jacobson
11 months ago
I can't believe this bill is finally passing! It's about time they did something for our veterans. I know it's not perfect, but at least it's a step in the right direction. Hopefully, it will help those who have sacrificed so much for our country. #SupportOurVeterans #HRBill244 #TRICARESelect The long term affects of this bill could be significant for veterans and their families.

Collins Lawrence
10 months ago
This bill makes me sad. Who benefits from it?
