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Week Ending May 27, 2005

HR 2046 to limit premium increases on reinstated health insurance on service members who are released from active military service, and for other purposes.

BRIEF

   Reservists leaving active duty can go home and reinstate the health insurance plan they had before going on active duty and they would be able to do so at the same premium they paid before they left for the length of time the policy originally covered. Health insurance carriers can raise the premium if there was a general premium increase for similarly covered individuals between the time the reservist canceled the policy and the time it was reinstated. Reservists whose orders for active duty are canceled could also enjoy the original insurance premium rate.

   The bill also would allow severely disabled service members to qualify for one of two housing grants with maximums of either $10 thousand or $50 thousand. The grants come with extensive qualifications and are for outfitting a new or existing home to accommodate the disabled veteran’s particular disabilities.

   The bill would also require the Secretary of Defense to notify spouses or next of kin when a service member accepts or declines a life insurance option through the military.

Sponsor: Representative Steve Buyer (R-IN-4^th)

Vote: Passed House by voice vote (May 23, 2005)

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost.

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