S 2045 · 105th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Improved Military Medical Plan Act

Introduced 1998-05-07· Sponsored by Sen. Faircloth, Lauch [R-NC]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.(1998-05-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Improved Military Medical Plan Act - Amends the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS) to allow certain eligible beneficiaries to enroll in any health benefits plan under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) that offers medical care comparable to that offered under CHAMPUS. Includes as eligible beneficiaries any member or former member of the armed forces who is entitled to retired or retainer pay or its equivalent or would have been entitled to such pay except for having died before age 60, and any dependents of such individuals, who are also entitled to hospital insurance benefits under Part A of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act. States that any such beneficiary shall not be required to satisfy any FEHBP eligibility criteria as a condition for enrollment. Requires the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to select the areas in which beneficiaries must reside in order to be enrolled in an FEHBP plan, including at least six regions of the TRICARE Program (a Department of Defense managed care program). Outlines enrollment procedures, including a 90-day enrollment period. Requires FEHBP reimbursement o…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican