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TN HB0479
Bill
Status
5/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gary Hicks
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AI Summary
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Creates the Tennessee National Guard TRICARE Premium Reimbursement Program within the military department to reimburse eligible Guard members for health and dental insurance premiums
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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
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Reimbursement grants may cover premiums paid for individual coverage under TRICARE Reserve Select and/or the TRICARE Dental Program
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State reimbursement ceases for any premium portion later paid or reimbursed by the federal government
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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