Bill > HR3594

This bill aims to expand health care benefits for Gold Star surviving spouses (individuals who have lost a spouse in military service) by removing the existing three-year time limit for health care coverage. Specifically, the bill modifies two sections of title 10 of the United States Code: first, for medical benefits through TRICARE Prime, and second, for dental benefits. Under the new provisions, surviving spouses of service members whose death is covered under section 1126 will no longer be restricted to the previous three-year eligibility period for health care benefits. This means these surviving spouses can continue to receive TRICARE Prime medical and dental coverage beyond the original three-year timeframe. Importantly, the bill's provisions apply retroactively, covering surviving spouses whose military spouse died before the bill's enactment. The legislation is formally titled the "Gold Star Spouses Health Care Enhancement Act" and represents a significant improvement in support for families who have lost a service member.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3594/all-info