Bill · S. 2239· Senate(119-S-2239)

Improving Access to Prenatal Care for Military Families Act

Age: 58 years

Illinois

Introduced: 7/10/2025
Last activity: 7/10/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsored by: Tammy Duckworth
Cosponsors: - 12 - 0

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Improving Access to Prenatal Care for Military Families Act," directs the Secretary of Defense to start a five-year pilot program. Under this program, pregnancy would be treated as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select for eligible beneficiaries. The Secretary must begin this program within 180 days of the Act's enactment. Additionally, the Secretary is required to provide an initial briefing to congressional committees within one year. The Secretary must also submit annual reports regarding the status and data of the pilot program for the duration of the program.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would women be better off under this?+6
The bill specifically assists women by treating pregnancy as a qualifying event for health insurance enrollment.
Would children be better off under this?+5
By improving prenatal care access, the bill provides indirect benefits to children.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill enhances healthcare access by allowing pregnancy to serve as a qualifying event for TRICARE Select enrollment.