Calls to maintain the Affordability of TRICARE for Grey Area Retirees.

As Traditional Guardsmen, Soldiers and Airmen have the option to receive TRICARE Reserve Select, an affordable insurance that they can purchase for a monthly premium to cover their family. This increases Readiness, Retention, and the welfare of Soldiers, Airmen, and their families while they serve.
Upon 20 years of service, Guardsmen can retire from service and opt to purchase Tricare Retired Reserve for a substantially increased premium to cover their family. This would be a shock to any budget and is not consistent with the transition of TRICARE to Active Duty Service Members. Current law does not provide any subsidy for TRICARE Retired Reserve so retired members must bear the full cost of insurance.

The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States urges the Congress of the United States to pursue legislation that will provide subsidies to cover some of the cost for Grey Area Retirees.