S. 1231: IVF for Military Families Act

This bill, known as the IVF for Military Families Act, aims to amend Title 10 of the United States Code to provide specific fertility treatments under the TRICARE program, which is the health care program for military service members, their families, and dependents. The key provisions of the bill are as follows:

Coverage for Fertility Treatment

The bill mandates that fertility-related care for active duty members of the uniformed services and their dependents will be covered under TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select. This includes:

• The diagnosis of infertility and fertility treatments.
• In vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment, limited to three completed oocyte retrievals, alongside an unlimited number of embryo transfers as per guidelines set by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

Definition of Key Terms

The bill defines several key terms related to infertility and fertility treatments:

• Infertility: Defined as the failure to achieve a pregnancy after regular, unprotected sexual intercourse, inability to reproduce without medical assistance, or a physician's diagnosis based on various medical assessments.
• Fertility-related care: Encompasses diagnosis and treatment of infertility.
• Fertility treatment: Includes a range of services such as IVF, sperm and egg retrieval, preservation of reproductive materials, artificial insemination, and necessary medications.

Coordination of Care Program

The bill also requires the establishment of a program for coordinating fertility-related care to ensure that affected persons receive timely treatment. The Secretary of Defense will be responsible for this program, which will include:

• Providing training and support to community healthcare providers to address the unique needs of military members and their dependents.

Implementation Timeline

The provisions of this legislation are set to apply to services provided on or after October 1, 2027.

Relevant Companies

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