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This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a five-year pilot program that treats pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select, which is a health care plan for military personnel and their families. Under this program, eligible beneficiaries (military members and dependents) would be able to change their health care enrollment when experiencing pregnancy, similar to how other life events like separation from active duty allow for health plan changes. The Secretary must provide an initial briefing within one year of the Act's enactment and then submit annual reports for the next four years detailing the number of enrollment changes. These reports will break down changes by month, starting in January 2027, and categorize changes based on specific scenarios such as service members separating from or returning to active duty, or changes specifically related to pregnancy. The bill requires the pilot program to begin within 180 days of enactment and mandates reporting to key congressional committees, including the House and Senate Armed Services Committees, to track the program's implementation and impact.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4381/all-info