Bill > S1231

This bill, known as the "IVF for Military Families Act," aims to expand fertility treatment coverage for active-duty military members and their dependents through the TRICARE healthcare program. The legislation defines infertility broadly and mandates comprehensive fertility-related care, including up to three completed in vitro fertilization (IVF) oocyte retrievals and unlimited embryo transfers. Fertility-related care is defined extensively, covering services such as fertility diagnosis, IVF, sperm and egg retrieval, preservation of reproductive genetic material, artificial insemination, medication, and related procedures. The bill also requires the Department of Defense to establish a program for coordinating fertility-related care, which includes providing training and support to healthcare providers to address the unique needs of military personnel and their families. The new provisions will take effect on October 1, 2027, and will be available under both TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select healthcare plans. This legislation represents a significant expansion of reproductive healthcare support for military service members and their dependents, acknowledging the potential reproductive challenges faced by those who serve in the armed forces.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1231/all-info