Bills · HR 4381
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4381Armed Forces and National Security
To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program regarding treating pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select.
INTRO JUL 14· LAST ACTION JUL 14
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a potential gap in healthcare access for military families during a critical time: pregnancy. Currently, many health plans, including TRICARE Select, have specific windows for enrollment or require certain 'qualifying life events' before coverage can be changed. While the birth of a child is a qualifying event, pregnancy itself is not always one, meaning families might not be able to adjust their health plan to cover prenatal care or other pregnancy-related needs until a later stage.
If this bill becomes law, military families would have greater peace of mind and more immediate access to appropriate healthcare coverage throughout a pregnancy. If it doesn't pass, they might continue to face limitations in changing their TRICARE Select plan until after the baby is born or during a regular open enrollment period, which could cause stress or delays in receiving comprehensive care.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a five-year pilot program to treat pregnancy as a qualifying event for TRICARE Select enrollment.
This allows military families to gain or adjust their healthcare coverage specifically because of pregnancy, offering greater flexibility.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Secretary of Defense to commence the pilot program within 180 days of the bill's enactment.
Ensures the program is implemented quickly, providing timely support to eligible beneficiaries.
PROVISION 03
Mandates an initial briefing to Congress within one year and annual reports for the next four years on the pilot program's status and enrollment changes.
Provides oversight and collects crucial data to evaluate the program's effectiveness and inform future policy decisions.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 14
Introduced in House
JUL 14
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4381
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 14, 2025
Last actionJul 14, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 14, 2025
House BillHR 4381Armed Forces and National Security
To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program regarding treating pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select.
INTRODUCED JUL 14, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 14, 2025
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