Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB4381

Introduced
7/14/25  

Caption

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program regarding treating pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select.

Impact

The bill is expected to modify the current regulations governing TRICARE enrollment, primarily for military dependents. By recognizing pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment changes, the law aims to streamline access to benefits for expectant military families. This change acknowledges the unique challenges faced by service members and their families and potentially alleviates barriers to accessing essential maternity care services. The implementation of the pilot program will require the Department of Defense to provide detailed reports regarding enrollment changes related to the new qualifying event.

Summary

House Bill 4381 aims to establish a pilot program that treats pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in the TRICARE Select health care plan. This initiative is intended to provide military families with improved access to health care services during pregnancy. Under the proposed legislation, the Secretary of Defense is required to commence this pilot program within 180 days of the bill's enactment and to report on its progress annually for five years. The intent is to ensure that eligible beneficiaries can adjust their enrollment status when pregnant, potentially enhancing their access to necessary health care resources.

Contention

While the bill has the support of legislators concerned with military family welfare, there may be discussions related to resource allocation and the implementation of such a program. Questions may arise regarding the budgetary implications, and how this new policy might interact with existing laws governing military health benefits. Additionally, there could be debates regarding the adequacy of the TRICARE program in meeting the specialized needs of pregnant service members and their dependents.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB10129

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program regarding treating pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select.

US HB10124

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish and administer a pilot program to provide grants to support Food is Medicine programs, and for other purposes.

US HB5150

To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a report evaluating beneficiary access to TRICARE network pharmacies.

US HB10307

TOTAL Care Act TRICARE OBGYN Treatment and Access without Lags in Care Act

US HB10395

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and carry out a pilot program to furnish a headstone or burial marker to veterans who died on or before November 1, 1990, and for other purposes.

US HB10475

To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program to address deed fraud, and for other purposes.

US SB5469

A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a National Climate Adaptation Science Center and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers to respond to the effects of extreme weather events and climate trends, and for other purposes.

US SB5537

A bill to require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office to establish and carry out a pilot program to expedite the examination of applications for certain patents, and for other purposes.

US HB9852

To establish an open season for enrollment in the Survivor Benefit Plan under subchapter II of chapter 73 of title 10, United States Code.

US HB10038

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a pilot program on the provision of naloxone to veterans and their caregivers, and for other purposes.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.