House Bill 479, also known as the "Tennessee National Guard Servicemember's Medical Readiness Act," amends Tennessee Code Annotated to establish a TRICARE premium reimbursement program within the military department. This program is designed to provide reimbursement grants to eligible members of the Tennessee National Guard who are enrolled in either the TRICARE reserve select or TRICARE dental program. The bill defines "eligible recipient" as a member of the Tennessee National Guard who qualifies for these programs and outlines the conditions under which they can receive reimbursement for premiums paid.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if any portion of the premiums is later covered by the federal government, that portion will no longer be eligible for reimbursement through the state program. The adjutant general is tasked with creating and publishing policies to implement this program. Importantly, the act does not allocate any funds and specifies that no funds can be spent unless they are appropriated by the general appropriations act. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.