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US HB2557

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sara Jacobs

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Requires TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select to cover fertility-related care for active duty uniformed service members and their dependents, effective October 1, 2027

  • Limits in vitro fertilization coverage to a maximum of 3 completed oocyte retrievals, but allows unlimited embryo transfers following American Society for Reproductive Medicine guidelines

  • Covered fertility treatments include IVF, sperm and egg retrieval, preservation of oocytes/embryos/sperm, artificial insemination, transfer of reproductive genetic material, and fertility medications

  • Establishes a Secretary of Defense program to coordinate fertility-related care and ensure patients receive timely treatment

  • Requires training and support for community health care providers on the unique fertility care needs of service members and their dependents

Legislative Description

IVF for Military Families Act

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Armed Services4/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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