§ 1110a. Notification of certain individuals regarding options for enrollment under Medicare part B

• (a)
  • (1) As soon as practicable, the Secretary of Defense shall notify each individual described in subsection (b)—
    • (A) that the individual is no longer eligible for health care benefits under the TRICARE program under this chapter; and
    • (B) of options available for enrollment of the individual in the supplementary medical insurance program under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395j et seq.).
  • (2) In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall—
    • (A) establish procedures for identifying individuals described in subsection (b); and
    • (B) consult with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to accurately identify and notify such individuals.
• (b) An individual described in this subsection is an individual who is—
  • (1) a covered beneficiary;
  • (2) entitled to benefits under part A of title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395c ) under section 226(b) or section 226A of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 426(b) and 426–1); and
  • (3) eligible to enroll in the supplementary medical insurance program under part B of such title ( 42 U.S.C. 1395j et seq.).