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119-s-1861119th CongressWALLET

Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Senator Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

Introduced

Summary

Allows FEHB-eligible reservists to buy TRICARE Reserve Select. This bill would change Title 10 so members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard who work for the federal government in a civilian job could enroll in TRICARE Reserve Select while eligible for the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, effective January 1, 2026. It would give thousands of service members and their families access to an additional, lower-cost comprehensive plan and aim to preserve continuity of care across mobilization cycles to support readiness.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More TRICARE options for reservists

If enacted, members of the Selected Reserve and the National Guard who are eligible for Federal Employee Health Benefits would be able to enroll in TRICARE Reserve Select. Enrollment could begin January 1, 2026. The change only applies to reservists who meet FEHB eligibility and does not change other TRICARE rules or benefits.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

CT • D

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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