Action in Congress

摘要

Raising Tricare fees for retirees is still a popular idea among budget analysts and some key military leaders. Rep. Chet Edwards (D-Tex.) and Rep. Walter Jones Jr. (R-N.C.) want to ensure these fees don't rise, especially as the Obama Administration begins working to reduce the federal deficit. Edwards and Jones reintroduced the Military Retirees Health Care Protection Act (HR 816) Feb. 3 and within a day had 29 co-sponsors. The bill would prohibit any increases in Tricare premiums, de-ductibles, or co-pays for medical, dental, or pharmacy benefits for another year.