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.

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Bill Number

HR 2171

Introduced

Apr 9, 2019

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security 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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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.

Actions

Apr 10, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Apr 9, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Apr 9, 2019

Introduced in House

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