TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act

Sponsored byRep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]NJ· Introduced 24 February 2026

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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

24 February 2026·4 months ago

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Introduced in House · Updated 18 March 2026

TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act

This bill aligns eligibility for TRICARE health coverage with the age at which personnel of the Retired Reserve (former National Guard and Reserve members) begin receiving retired pay. Specifically, personnel of the Retired Reserve who are not yet age 60 but are receiving their retirement pay may purchase TRICARE health coverage for retired military personnel, rather than the presently allowed TRICARE Retired Reserve.

Under current law, Reserve Component personnel may retire below age 60, but not below 50, based on active duty performance.

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3 actions

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
24 February 2026 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
24 February 2026 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
24 February 2026 · IntroReferral

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Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]NJ

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Armed Forces and National Security

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