Bill > S2239

This bill establishes a five-year pilot program directing the Secretary of Defense to treat pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select, which is a healthcare plan for military personnel and their families. Under the program, eligible beneficiaries (including service members and their dependents) will be able to change their health insurance enrollment if they experience pregnancy. The Secretary of Defense must provide an initial briefing to congressional committees within one year of the Act's enactment and submit annual reports for the next four years detailing the number of enrollment changes. These reports will break down the changes by month and categorize them based on different scenarios, such as service members separating from or returning to active duty, or changes specifically related to pregnancy. The pilot program will commence within 180 days of the Act's enactment and is designed to improve access to prenatal care for military families by providing more flexibility in health insurance enrollment during pregnancy.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2239/all-info