SB 738
Clarifying eligibility for TRICARE program
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 738 aims to clarify eligibility for the TRICARE program for members of the West Virginia National Guard who are also enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Dental Program coverage. The bill establishes a reimbursement program within the military department to cover premiums paid for these specific TRICARE programs. It also mandates the creation of policies and guidelines for the program and specifies that funding must be appropriated through the general appropriations act.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘eligible recipient’ as a West Virginia National Guard member enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Dental Program.
- Creates a TRICARE premium reimbursement program within the military department.
- Authorizes reimbursement for premiums paid for TRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Dental Program coverage.
- Requires the adjutant general to develop and publish policies and guidelines for the reimbursement program.
- Specifies that the act is not an appropriation and requires funding through the general appropriations act.
- Establishes an effective date of July 1, 2026.
Who is affected
- West Virginia National Guard members
- TRICARE Reserve Select participants
- TRICARE Dental Program participants
- The Military Department
Notable changes
- Clarifies eligibility criteria for TRICARE program participation for National Guard members.
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