Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2023

3/12/2024, 3:21 PM

Congressional Summary of S 956

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.

Current Status of Bill S 956

Bill S 956 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 23, 2023. Bill S 956 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 23, 2023.  Bill S 956's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of March 23, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 956

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 956

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 956

Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2023Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2023A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve dependent coverage under the TRICARE Young Adult Program.
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