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This bill establishes a five-year pilot program through the Department of Defense to provide midwife services to TRICARE-covered beneficiaries, which are typically military service members, their families, and certain veterans. The program will begin within one year of the bill's enactment and requires the Secretary of Defense to submit several detailed reports to Congressional armed services committees. These reports must include comprehensive data such as program costs, number of beneficiaries served, demographic information of participants, medical outcomes (like preterm birth rates and caesarean section rates), patient satisfaction, and access to care metrics. If the pilot program is deemed successful, the Secretary may establish a permanent midwife service program. The bill defines "covered midwives" as certified professional midwives who meet international standards set by the International Confederation of Midwives and comply with state professional credentialing requirements. The legislation, formally titled the "Maternal and Infant Delivery Wellness and Integration with Vital Expertise Support for Service Members Act of 2025" (or "MID-WIVES for Service Members Act of 2025"), aims to improve maternal and infant healthcare options for military-affiliated individuals.

Military Affairs and Security

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