HB 674 Summary

• Amends Section 121-39 to expand TRICARE health insurance coverage for Hawaii National Guard officers and warrant officers activated for more than 30 days to include TRICARE Dental and vision coverage, removing previous grade restrictions (O-3 and below, CW-2 and below).

• Amends Section 121-40 to expand TRICARE coverage for enlisted personnel activated for more than 30 days to include TRICARE Dental and vision coverage, removing the previous restriction limiting coverage to E-6 and below.

• Requires the State to provide allowances covering TRICARE Reserve Select, TRICARE Dental, and vision insurance for activated personnel and their eligible family members if not otherwise covered by health insurance.

• Allows all National Guard officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel to directly deposit their pay electronically to personal banking accounts.

• Takes effect July 1, 3000 (likely a drafting error for an earlier date).