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Congress·In Committee·S. 2239

Improving Access to Prenatal Care for Military Families Act

Military Health Care: Changing Plans During Pregnancy

9 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

This bill was recently introduced in the Senate and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Armed Services. It is in the early stages of the lawmaking process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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Key Points

  • This bill would start a five-year test program that allows military families to change their health insurance coverage as soon as they become pregnant. Right now, many families have to wait for a yearly open enrollment period or until the baby is actually born to switch their plan.
  • The program focuses on TRICARE Select, which is a health insurance option for military members and their dependents. Making pregnancy a qualifying life event means families can pick the plan that offers the best prenatal care for their specific needs without waiting.
  • The Department of Defense would be required to start this program within 180 days of the bill passing. They would also have to give yearly updates to Congress to show how many families are using this new option to change their coverage.
  • The goal is to make sure pregnant women in military families can see the doctors they want and get the care they need right away. This could help lower stress and improve health for both the mother and the child by removing insurance hurdles.

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Milestones

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Jul 10, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jul 10, 2025

Introduced in Senate

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Improving Access to Prenatal Care for Military Families Act

Bill NumberS 2239
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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(13)
D: 12I: 1

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