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H.R. 4381: To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program regarding treating pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select.

The bill aims to create a pilot program through which pregnancy would be considered a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select, a healthcare plan for eligible military beneficiaries. Here are the main components of the bill:

Pilot Program Establishment

Within 180 days after the bill is enacted, the Secretary of Defense is required to start a five-year pilot program. This program will allow eligible beneficiaries to enroll in TRICARE Select due to pregnancy, which is a change from the current policy.

Reporting Requirements

  • Initial Briefing: The Secretary must provide an update on the pilot program's status to Congress within one year after the program begins.
  • Annual Reports: Following the initial briefing, the Secretary is required to submit annual reports for the next four years, detailing the program's progress. These reports will include information on:
    • The number of beneficiaries who made enrollment changes due to pregnancy.
    • The reasons for their enrollment changes, which can include situations where beneficiaries are part of the uniformed services who either separated or returned to active duty, or if they are dependents of service members in similar situations.

Definitions

The bill includes definitions for key terms, such as:

  • Covered Enrollment Change: This refers to any change made by eligible beneficiaries to enroll in a healthcare plan.
  • Eligible Beneficiary: This term refers to individuals who qualify to enroll in TRICARE Select under existing laws.

Related Committees

The reports and briefings must be submitted to several congressional committees, which include:

  • The Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives
  • The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives
  • The Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives
  • The Committee on Armed Services of the Senate

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Date Action
Jul. 14, 2025 Introduced in House
Jul. 14, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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