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IVF for Military Families Act

USA119th CongressHR-2557| House 
| Updated: 4/1/2025
Sara Jacobs

Sara Jacobs

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Rick Larsen (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to significantly expand healthcare benefits for active duty uniformed service members and their dependents by mandating that TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select must cover comprehensive fertility-related care. It addresses a critical need for military families facing infertility by defining infertility broadly and including a wide array of diagnostic and treatment services. The bill specifically includes coverage for in vitro fertilization (IVF) , allowing for up to three completed oocyte retrievals and unlimited embryo transfers in accordance with American Society for Reproductive Medicine guidelines. Beyond IVF, the covered "fertility treatment" encompasses services such as sperm and egg retrieval, preservation of reproductive materials, artificial insemination, and necessary medications. Additionally, the Act establishes a new program under the Secretary of Defense for fertility-related care coordination . This program is designed to ensure patients receive timely care and will also provide training and support to community healthcare providers regarding the unique needs of military families. These expanded benefits are scheduled to apply to services provided on or after October 1, 2027.
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Timeline
Apr 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1231
Introduced in Senate
Apr 1, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • April 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1231
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 1, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 1, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-2296: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
  • S 119-1231: IVF for Military Families Act

IVF for Military Families Act

USA119th CongressHR-2557| House 
| Updated: 4/1/2025
This legislation aims to significantly expand healthcare benefits for active duty uniformed service members and their dependents by mandating that TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select must cover comprehensive fertility-related care. It addresses a critical need for military families facing infertility by defining infertility broadly and including a wide array of diagnostic and treatment services. The bill specifically includes coverage for in vitro fertilization (IVF) , allowing for up to three completed oocyte retrievals and unlimited embryo transfers in accordance with American Society for Reproductive Medicine guidelines. Beyond IVF, the covered "fertility treatment" encompasses services such as sperm and egg retrieval, preservation of reproductive materials, artificial insemination, and necessary medications. Additionally, the Act establishes a new program under the Secretary of Defense for fertility-related care coordination . This program is designed to ensure patients receive timely care and will also provide training and support to community healthcare providers regarding the unique needs of military families. These expanded benefits are scheduled to apply to services provided on or after October 1, 2027.
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Timeline
Apr 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1231
Introduced in Senate
Apr 1, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • April 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1231
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 1, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 1, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sara Jacobs

Sara Jacobs

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Rick Larsen (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-2296: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
  • S 119-1231: IVF for Military Families Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted