House Bill 2171
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that certain TRICARE beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico may enroll in TRICARE Prime, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 9, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2171
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill requires the Department of Defense to ensure that TRICARE beneficiaries whose health benefits are provided under contract, other than certain Medicare-eligible beneficiaries, may enroll in the TRICARE Prime managed care option in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, beginning not later than January 1, 2021.
April 9, 2019
04/10/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
04/09/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
04/09/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 7:17:10 PM