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Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1861| Senate 
| Updated: 5/22/2025
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation seeks to grant federal employees who are members of the Selected Reserve or National Guard the option to choose between military and civilian healthcare plans. Currently, these servicemembers are prohibited from enrolling in TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) if they are eligible for Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB). To address this, the bill amends title 10, United States Code, to remove this prohibition, allowing eligible individuals to enroll in TRS. This change will take effect on January 1, 2026 , providing greater flexibility and continuity of care. The measure aims to improve military readiness by ensuring servicemembers have access to comprehensive and affordable health insurance.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4116
Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act of 2024
May 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3547
Introduced in House
May 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4116
    Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act of 2024


  • May 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3547
    Introduced in House


  • May 22, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3547: Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act of 2025

Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1861| Senate 
| Updated: 5/22/2025
This legislation seeks to grant federal employees who are members of the Selected Reserve or National Guard the option to choose between military and civilian healthcare plans. Currently, these servicemembers are prohibited from enrolling in TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) if they are eligible for Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB). To address this, the bill amends title 10, United States Code, to remove this prohibition, allowing eligible individuals to enroll in TRS. This change will take effect on January 1, 2026 , providing greater flexibility and continuity of care. The measure aims to improve military readiness by ensuring servicemembers have access to comprehensive and affordable health insurance.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4116
Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act of 2024
May 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3547
Introduced in House
May 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4116
    Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act of 2024


  • May 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3547
    Introduced in House


  • May 22, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3547: Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted