H.R. 2051 would amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize extended benefits for certain autistic dependents of certain retirees.
Detailed Summary
Revises TRICARE (a Department of Defense [DOD] managed health care program) to authorize the Secretary of Defense to provide extended health care services and treatment, by way of contract with private providers, for dependent autism-diagnosed children of military retirees not entitled to hospital insurance benefits under Part A (Hospital Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act and not enrolled under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of such title.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 4/22/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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