H.R. 475 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2021
H.R. 475 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jan 25, 2021, sponsored by Elaine G. Luria with 187 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 25, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 187
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Elaine G. Luria (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 136 Democrats, 51 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 25, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (Jan 25, 2021)
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