Bill > HR9335

This bill, titled the "Maternal and Infant Delivery Wellness and Integration with Vital Expertise Support for Service Members Act of 2024" or the "MIDWIVES for Service Members Act of 2024," directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a five-year pilot program to provide services from certified midwives to TRICARE program beneficiaries, which includes active-duty service members and their families. The bill requires the Secretary to submit reports on the implementation, costs, patient outcomes, and effectiveness of the pilot program, and provides the authority to make the program permanent if it is deemed successful. The bill defines "covered midwife" as a certified professional or certified midwife who meets the international standards for midwifery practice.