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S. 1755Senate118th Congress (2023-2025)In Committee

Sergeant First Class Michael Clark TRICARE Reserve Parity Act

Sponsored by Richard BlumenthalSen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
Introduced May 30, 2023

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The Sergeant First Class Michael Clark TRICARE Reserve Parity Act changes the length of time that certain survivors of Selected Reserve members can receive health coverage under TRICARE Reserve Select. It extends the eligibility period from six months to three years, giving families more time to access benefits after a service member’s death. The change applies to survivors of members of the Ready Reserve components of the Armed Forces.

Key Provisions

  • Amends 10 U.S.C. §1076d(c) to replace the current six‑month survivor eligibility period with a three‑year period for TRICARE Reserve Select coverage.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Services Committee

May 30, 2023

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Introduced in Senate

May 30, 2023

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Services Committee

May 30, 2023

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Introduced in SenateIssued May 30, 2023

II

118th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. 1755

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

May 30, 2023

Mr. Blumenthal (for himself and Ms. Warren) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services

A BILL

To amend title 10, United States Code, to extend the period during which certain survivors of a member of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve of a reserve component of the Armed Forces are eligible for health benefits under TRICARE Reserve Select.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Sergeant First Class Michael Clark TRICARE Reserve Parity Act.

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Extension of period of eligibility for health benefits under TRICARE Reserve Select for survivors of a member of the Selected Reserve

Section 1076d(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking six months and inserting three years.