HR 2623
102th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Dental care
Health
Health insurance
Insurance premiums
Military dependents
Military medicine
To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit the expansion of the dental program for spouses and children of members of the Armed Forces.
Introduced: June 12, 1991
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 19, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.
Jun 19, 1991
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Jun 12, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 12, 1991
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Amends Federal provisions regarding the Active-Duty Dependents' Dental Plan (DDP) to: (1) delete a provision prohibiting the Secretary of Defense from providing benefits under the DDP other than those specifically listed; (2) authorize the Secretary to include other benefits under the DDP as considered appropriate; (3) increase from ten to $18 monthly the premiums required under the DDP; and (4) revise the copayment requirement under the DDP to include copayments of up to 50 percent of the charges for orthodontic services, crowns, gold fillings, and complete or partial dentures.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1