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Expanding Fertility Treatment (IVF) Coverage for Military Families under TRICARE.

This Act expands the TRICARE insurance program to cover comprehensive fertility treatment, including In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), for active duty service members and their dependents. The change ensures access to three completed egg retrieval procedures annually and prohibits imposing extra costs or waiting periods after an infertility diagnosis. These provisions, aimed at supporting military families, take effect on October 1, 2027.
Key points
Active duty service members and their dependents gain full coverage for fertility care, including IVF, under TRICARE Prime and Select plans.
IVF treatment covers up to three completed oocyte retrievals per calendar year; preimplantation genetic screening and cloning are prohibited.
Insurers cannot impose waiting periods or higher cost-sharing amounts solely because the care is fertility-related, once infertility is diagnosed.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6797
Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51]
Process start date: 2025-12-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Bipartisan IVF for Military Families Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6797.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Active duty service members and their dependents gain full coverage for fertility care, including IVF, under TRICARE Prime and Select plans.
  • IVF treatment covers up to three completed oocyte retrievals per calendar year; preimplantation genetic screening and cloning are prohibited.
  • Insurers cannot impose waiting periods or higher cost-sharing amounts solely because the care is fertility-related, once infertility is diagnosed.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-21.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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