Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act of 2024

S 4116, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act of 2024, allows members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard who work civilian government jobs (and are eligible for Federal Employee Health Benefits) to enroll in TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) healthcare plans starting January 1, 2025. This removes a current prohibition preventing these service members and their families from using TRS while working federal civilian roles. The bill modifies the expiration date in existing law from 2030 to 2025, providing continuity of care during military mobilization cycles. It directly affects reserve component members and National Guard members employed in civilian government positions who previously could not access TRS alongside their FEHB coverage.