IVF for Military Families Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the IVF for Military Families Act, amends the TRICARE Program to provide fertility treatment coverage for active duty military members and their dependents. Specifically, it expands coverage to include in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other fertility treatments, with limitations on oocyte retrievals and guidelines aligned with the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. The bill also establishes a program to coordinate fertility-related care for military families.
Key provisions
- Expands TRICARE coverage to include fertility-related care for active duty military and dependents.
- Specifically covers in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment with limitations on oocyte retrievals.
- Establishes definitions for infertility and fertility-related care.
- Includes a range of fertility treatments, such as sperm retrieval, egg retrieval, and embryo transfer.
- Creates a program for coordinating fertility-related care within the TRICARE system.
- Requires the Secretary of Defense to provide training and support to community healthcare providers.
- Applies the new provisions starting October 1, 2027.
Who is affected
- Active duty members of the uniformed services
- Dependents of active duty members of the uniformed services
- Military families
- TRICARE beneficiaries
- Department of Defense
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