IVF for Military Families Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the IVF for Military Families Act, amends the TRICARE Program to provide coverage for fertility treatment for active duty military members and their dependents. Specifically, it expands TRICARE coverage to include in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other fertility treatments, outlining specific limits on oocyte retrievals and embryo transfers. The bill also establishes a program to coordinate fertility-related care for military families.
Key provisions
- Expands TRICARE coverage to include fertility-related care.
- Provides coverage for in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment.
- Limits oocyte retrievals to a maximum of three.
- Allows for unlimited embryo transfers under specific guidelines.
- Defines infertility and fertility-related care for the purposes of the TRICARE Program.
- Establishes a program for coordinating fertility-related care.
- Requires training and support for community healthcare providers.
- Applies the new provisions starting October 1, 2027.
Who is affected
- Active duty military members
- Dependents of active duty military members
- TRICARE beneficiaries
- Department of Defense
- Community healthcare providers
Notable changes
- Adds IVF coverage to the TRICARE Program.
- Defines specific parameters for IVF treatment (oocyte retrievals, embryo transfers).
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