House Bill 475
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 25, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
475
Congress
117
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
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.
January 25, 2021
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01/25/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
01/25/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:29 PM