Sara Jacobs (D-CA)
IVF for Military Families Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The IVF for Military Families Act aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code to provide fertility treatment under the TRICARE Program. It directs the Secretary to ensure that fertility-related care is covered for active duty members of the uniformed services and their dependents under TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select. The bill includes specific provisions for in vitro fertilization, limiting oocyte retrievals to three while allowing unlimited embryo transfers. It also establishes a program for the coordination of fertility-related care to ensure patients receive timely treatment. Additionally, the Secretary of Defense is tasked with providing training and support to community health care providers. These changes are set to apply to services provided on or after October 1, 2027.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Coverage for Fertility Care: Active duty members of the uniformed services and their dependents will have fertility-related care covered under TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select (Section 2(a)). This provides access to necessary medical services for those facing infertility.
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Access to In Vitro Fertilization: The bill allows for in vitro fertilization treatments, including up to three completed oocyte retrievals and unlimited embryo transfers following specific guidelines (Section 2(b)).
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Comprehensive Treatment Options: The definition of fertility treatment includes a wide range of services such as sperm retrieval, egg retrieval, preservation of reproductive material, artificial insemination, and necessary medications (Section 2(c)(3)).
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Improved Care Coordination: The establishment of a program on the coordination of fertility-related care is intended to ensure that patients receive timely care (Section 2(b)(a)).
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Provider Support: Community health care providers will receive training and support regarding the unique needs of service members and their dependents (Section 2(b)(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Limits on Procedures: Under the provisions for in vitro fertilization, individuals are limited to no more than three completed oocyte retrievals (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Delayed Implementation: The amendments and coverage provided by this bill only apply to services provided on or after October 1, 2027 (Section 2(d)).
- 4/1/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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