SB 845
Relating to National Guard Servicemember's Medical Readiness Act
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Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
Senate Bill 845 creates a program to reimburse West Virginia National Guard members for TRICARE premiums. The bill defines ‘eligible recipient’ as a West Virginia National Guard member enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Dental. It allows reimbursement for individual or family TRICARE premiums, subject to certain limitations, and requires the adjutant general to establish policies and guidelines for the program. The bill also clarifies that this is not an appropriation of funds and specifies an effective date.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘eligible recipient’ as a West Virginia National Guard member enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Dental.
- Authorizes reimbursement for TRICARE premiums paid by eligible National Guard members.
- Limits reimbursement to individual coverage premiums.
- Requires the adjutant general to develop and publish policies and guidelines.
- States that the bill is not an appropriation of funds.
Who is affected
- West Virginia National Guard members
- TRICARE Reserve Select participants
- TRICARE Dental program participants
- Military Department
Notable changes
- Clarifies eligibility criteria for TRICARE coverage within the National Guard.
- Establishes a reimbursement program specifically for TRICARE premiums.
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