To establish an open season for enrollment in the Survivor Benefit Plan under subchapter II of chapter 73 of title 10, United States Code.
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, H.R. 9852 from the 118th Congress, proposes to establish an open enrollment period for the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) under subchapter II of chapter 73 of title 10, United States Code. The SBP is a program that allows military retirees to provide ongoing income to their survivors after their death. The bill aims to create a window during which eligible individuals can enroll or make changes to their SBP coverage, which is typically limited to specific enrollment periods or life events.
H.R. 9852 seeks to provide an additional opportunity for military retirees and their survivors to enroll in or modify their Survivor Benefit Plan coverage through an open enrollment period, but the bill has failed or expired and did not advance beyond committee referral.
- Establishes an open season for enrollment in the Survivor Benefit Plan under title 10, U.S. Code.
- Targets military retirees and their survivors who may have missed prior enrollment opportunities.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Armed Services but did not progress further.
['Military retirees eligible for the Survivor Benefit Plan', 'Survivors of military retirees who may receive benefits', 'Department of Defense and related military personnel administration offices']
['Implementation challenges related to administering an open enrollment period outside of existing rules', 'Potential costs associated with increased enrollment and benefit payments', 'Oversight requirements to ensure proper enrollment and prevent fraud or errors']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. It addresses a specific aspect of military retirement benefits, a policy area often subject to legislative adjustments. The bill ultimately failed or expired without further action, indicating limited legislative progress or prioritization during the session.
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['Potential increase in awareness and participation in the Survivor Benefit Plan among eligible military retirees.', 'Possible administrative burden on military personnel offices to manage the open enrollment period.', 'Long-term fiscal impact on military retirement benefit programs due to expanded coverage.']
The bill lacks a publicly available official summary and full text, limiting detailed analysis. Transparency about the estimated costs, administrative requirements, and oversight mechanisms for the proposed open enrollment period is essential for informed legislative and public review. Monitoring the fiscal impact and enrollment outcomes would be important if similar legislation is reintroduced.
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