What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 3722.
Improving Maternal Health Access for Military Families: Report and Recommendations.
This Act mandates the Department of Defense to produce a detailed report on access to maternal health care (prenatal, labor, birthing, and postpartum) for service members and their dependents within the military health system (TRICARE). The goal is to identify systemic issues like staffing shortages, long wait times, and challenges in maintaining continuity of care during permanent changes of station. The report must include specific recommendations to enhance the quality and availability of services, directly impacting the health and well-being of military mothers.
Key points
Requires a report on maternal health care availability in military facilities and through external TRICARE providers.
Analysis of staffing shortages (OB-GYNs, midwives, nurses) and timeliness of access, including wait and travel times.
Identification of barriers to continuous prenatal and postpartum care when military families relocate (Permanent Change of Station).
Mandates recommendations and legislative proposals to improve services and expand the TRICARE provider network.
Status:
Expired
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