The John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for 2007 (P.L. 109-364), signed by President George W. Bush on October 17, 2006, excludes individuals eligible for health insurance under the FEHB Program from coverage under TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS). Therefore, Selected Reserve members who are eligible for FEHB will lose their TRS coverage when this provision of the law took effect October 1, 2007.
Let those who serve decide what health insurance they prefer to use. TRS is a benefit that is afforded to military members. The Act takes away a benefit that military members have earned. It also forces them to sign up for FEHB which is more expensive and has less coverage compared to TRS. Military members should not be penalized for being a dual government employee.