A bill to amend chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, to authorize the provision of medical and dental care to surviving spouses of members and certain former members of the uniformed services who are not remarried.

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Introduced

24 January 1979

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Status

Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

Summary

Stipulates that the remarriage of a widow or widower of a member or former member of the armed forces shall not bar such individual from receiving medical care under the CHAMPUS (Civilian Health and Medical Plan of the Uniformed Services) if the remarriage was declared void, was annulled, or was terminated by death or divorce unless the Secretary concerned determines the annulment or divorce was secured through fraud or collusion.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-bill/1412
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