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Gold Star Spouses Health Care Enhancement Act

USA119th CongressHR-3594| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2025
Marcy Kaptur

Marcy Kaptur

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Don Bacon (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9974
Gold Star Spouses Health Care Enhancement Act
May 23, 2025
Introduced in House
May 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9974
    Gold Star Spouses Health Care Enhancement Act


  • May 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Gold Star Spouses Health Care Enhancement Act

USA119th CongressHR-3594| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2025
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9974
Gold Star Spouses Health Care Enhancement Act
May 23, 2025
Introduced in House
May 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9974
    Gold Star Spouses Health Care Enhancement Act


  • May 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Marcy Kaptur

Marcy Kaptur

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Don Bacon (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted