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Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 9:30 PM
Congressional Summary of S 1972
Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2021
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 1972
Bill S 1972 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2021. Bill S 1972 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 8, 2021. Bill S 1972's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of June 8, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1972
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
11Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1972
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health care coverage and access
- Military medicine
- Military personnel and dependents
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1972
A bill 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 2021
Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1972
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