Gold Star Spouses Health Care Enhancement Act
This bill expands health care benefits for surviving spouses of military members who died in service (known as "Gold Star spouses"). It removes a three-year time limit that previously restricted eligibility for TRICARE Prime medical benefits and dental coverage under existing law. The change applies immediately to all qualifying spouses, regardless of when their spouse's death occurred. This directly affects surviving spouses who lost a service member covered by Section 1126 of Title 10, U.S. Code, ensuring they can access health care benefits without the prior time restriction.
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Oct 2024
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Introduced Oct 11, 2024
Last action Oct 11, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Oct 11, 2024
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