HOUSE 2171116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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.

Last Action: 4/10/2019

Actions

2019-04-10Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
2019-04-09Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2019-04-09Introduced in House
2019-04-09Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-04-09 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (1)

Jim Banks (R-IN)

Subjects

Caribbean area
Congressional oversight
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Public contracts and procurement
Puerto Rico
U.S. territories and protectorates
Veterans' medical care

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