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H.R. 4949 (109th)

Military Retirees' Health Care Protection Act

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Introduced

14 March 2006

Last action

14 March 2006 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsors

Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Drake, Thelma D. [R-VA-2], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5], Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2], Rep. Bonner, Jo [R-AL-1], Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9]

Subjects

Healthcare, Defence

Source updated

15 August 2025

Healthcare · Defence

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Summary

Military Retirees' Health Care Protection Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Department of Defense (DOD) and the nation have a committed health benefits obligation to retired military personnel that exceeds the obligation of corporate employers to civilian employees; and (2) DOD has many additional options to constrain the growth of health care spending in ways that do not disadvantage beneficiaries, and should pursue such options rather than seeking large fee increases for beneficiaries. Prohibits an increase after December 31, 2005, in: (1) a premium, deductible, copayment, or other charge prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for medical and dental health care coverage for military personnel; and (2) the dollar amount of a cost-sharing requirement under the DOD pharmacy benefits program. Prohibits: (1) charges for DOD inpatient care from exceeding $535 per day; and (2) after December 31, 2005, an increase in premiums under TRICARE (a DOD managed health care program) for certain members of the Selected Reserve.

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Timeline

  1. 14 March 2006

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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  2. 14 March 2006

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    Introduced in House

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  3. 14 March 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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