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TN HB0479

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gary Hicks

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the Tennessee National Guard TRICARE Premium Reimbursement Program within the military department to reimburse eligible Guard members for health and dental insurance premiums

  • Eligible recipients must be Tennessee National Guard members who qualify for TRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Dental Program and do not receive health or dental coverage through a civilian employer

  • Reimbursement grants may cover premiums paid for individual coverage under TRICARE Reserve Select and/or the TRICARE Dental Program

  • State reimbursement ceases for any premium portion later paid or reimbursed by the federal government

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025, but requires specific appropriation in the general appropriations act before funds can be obligated or expended

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 58, Chapter 1, Part 2, relative to the "Tennessee National Guard Servicemember's Medical Readiness Act."

Military

Last Action

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules4/17/2025
Finance, Ways & Means4/17/2025
Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee3/5/2025
Finance, Ways & Means3/5/2025
State & Local Government2/26/2025
Public Service Subcommittee2/19/2025
State & Local Government2/5/2025

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