Urging the Congress of the United States to expand TRICARE Reserve Select eligibility to include members of reserve components of the Armed Forces of the United States who are enrolled or eligible to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.
Impact
If passed, HR364 would positively impact the healthcare options available to members of the reserve components and their families by potentially allowing them to participate in TRICARE Reserve Select under the proposed conditions. This could lead to an enhanced sense of support for reservists, who often juggle civilian employment and military obligations. In the broader context of state laws and military support initiatives, this bill could set a precedence for similar legislative efforts aimed at improving benefits for military personnel.
Summary
House Resolution 364 (HR364) urges Congress to expand eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select, a health care program designed for reserve component members of the Armed Forces. The bill specifically aims to include members who are enrolled or eligible to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP). This expansion is seen as a necessary improvement to ensure that all eligible reservists have access to quality healthcare coverage, maintaining their health and readiness for military duty.
Contention
While the bill received broad support from military advocacy groups who argue that reservists deserve equitable access to healthcare benefits, there may be some contention regarding the federal government's role in expanding such programs. Critics may argue about the fiscal implications of extending benefits and the potential administrative burdens on the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. Thus, discussions around this bill reflect the ongoing debate on military benefits as they pertain to present-day financial and healthcare challenges.
Provides tuition benefits at public institutions of higher education to New Jersey residents who are members of reserve component of Armed Forces of United States.
Provides tuition benefits at public institutions of higher education to New Jersey residents who are members of reserve component of Armed Forces of United States.
Income Taxes; all income received as retirement benefits derived from service in the armed forces of the United States or the reserve components; exempt from taxation
Urging the United States Congress to authorize and direct the issuance of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to veterans of the United States Armed Forces who served in Honduras from 1981 through 1992