§ 1086b. Prohibition against requiring retired members to receive health care solely through the Department of Defense

Type Statute
Publication 2026-03-26
State In force
Department United States Congress
Source OLRC
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§ 1086b. Prohibition against requiring retired members to receive health care solely through the Department of Defense

The Secretary of Defense may not take any action that would require, or have the effect of requiring, a member or former member of the armed forces who is entitled to retired or retainer pay to enroll to receive health care from the Federal Government only through the Department of Defense.

(Added Pub. L. 107–107, div. A, title VII, § 731(a), Dec. 28, 2001, 115 Stat. 1169.)

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