Gold Star Spouses Health Care Enhancement Act

This bill, known as the Gold Star Spouses Health Care Enhancement Act , aims to significantly expand health care benefits for surviving spouses of military members whose deaths are covered by section 1126 of title 10, United States Code. It specifically addresses the current limitations on their access to medical and dental care. The legislation amends title 10 to eliminate the three-year time limit for Gold Star surviving spouses to receive benefits under TRICARE Prime , ensuring continuous medical coverage. Additionally, it removes the same three-year restriction on their eligibility for dental benefits . These expanded provisions are designed to apply to all eligible surviving spouses, regardless of whether the service member's death occurred before or after the bill's enactment, providing retroactive support.