Rep. Gabbard Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Access to Quality Healthcare for Disabled Veterans
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The Fair Access to Insurance for Retired (FAIR) Heroes Act will allow medically retired veterans to choose between Medicare and TRICARE for their healthcare coverage. Current law requires medically retired veterans to purchase Medicare when they become eligible, and if they fail to enroll, they lose access to TRICARE coverage and face Medicare's late enrollment penalties and restrictions. The FAIR Heroes Act will give medically retired veterans a choice to enroll in either Medicare or TRICARE, allow a one-time opportunity to switch between the programs if their current plan fails to serve their health needs, and authorizes the
"Our veterans put their lives on the line for our country," said Rep.
"Considering the sacrifices veterans make on our behalf, we owe it them to ensure they are getting the care they deserve and in the manner that is best for them," said Rep.
"The FAIR Heroes act gives our wounded veterans the ability to select the healthcare program that fits their needs and removes mandatory barriers created by Medicare," said Rep.
"I know as well as anyone the bureaucratic healthcare maze that awaits injured veterans when they get home," said Rep.
"I'm happy to work across the aisle to make health insurance more affordable and accessible for our nation's veterans," said Rep.
"In our work with some of the most seriously injured warriors over the years, we've heard several concerns about the significant burdens and confusion this issue with Medicare and TRICARE is placing on these veterans and their families," said
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