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Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2020

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7176

Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2020

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 a premium regardless of whether they are eligible to enroll in an employer sponsored plan.

Current Status of Bill HR 7176

Bill HR 7176 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2020. Bill HR 7176 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 11, 2020.  Bill HR 7176's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of June 11, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7176

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
5
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7176

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Health care costs and insurance
- Health care coverage and access
- Military medicine
- Military personnel and dependents

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7176

Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2020
To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve dependent coverage under the TRICARE Young Adult Program, and for other purposes.
Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2020

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