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S. 852 108th Congress Senate

National Guard and Reserve Comprehensive Health Benefits Act of 2003

Official title: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide limited TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve of the Armed Forces, to provide f… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide limited TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve of the Armed Forces, to provide financial support for continuation of health insurance for mobilized members of reserve components of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 4, 2003 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Apr 10, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Apr 10, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5177-5178)
Apr 10, 2003
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action April 10, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
National Guard and Reserve Comprehensive Health Benefits Act of 2003 - Makes members of the Selected Reserve and the Individual Ready Reserve eligible for either the Prime or Standard option of the TRICARE Program (a Department of Defense managed health care program), allowing for either self-coverage or self-and-family coverage. Requires the Secretary of Defense to: (1) provide at least one open enrollment period each year for such members; and (2) charge applicable premiums, deductibles, and copayments for such coverage.

Directs the Secretary of the military department concerned to pay the applicable premium to continue in force any qualified health plan coverage for a reserve member (and his or her dependents) while the member is serving on active duty pursuant to a call or order issued during a war or national emergency declared by the President or Congress. Requires the continuation of COBRA coverage during such period. Prohibits simultaneous coverage under both the qualified health plan and TRICARE.

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  • HR 2176 Identical bill National Guard and Reserve Comprehensive Health Benefits Act of 2003
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Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Jun 4, 2003
 D
Murray, Patty
Washington · May 20, 2003
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 852: National Guard and Reserve Comprehensive Health Benefits Act of 2003. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-852/
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