Expanding Access to Fertility Care for Servicemembers and Dependents Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 6094 Expanding Access to Fertility Care for Servicemembers and Dependents Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 8:18 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6094

Bill 117 HR 6094, also known as the Expanding Access to Fertility Care for Servicemembers and Dependents Act, aims to provide greater access to fertility treatments for members of the military and their families. The bill recognizes the unique challenges faced by servicemembers who may struggle with infertility due to the demands of their service, including deployments and frequent moves.

The bill proposes several key provisions to expand access to fertility care, including:

1. Providing coverage for fertility preservation services for active duty servicemembers who may be at risk of infertility due to medical treatments or injuries sustained during their service. 2. Extending coverage for in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technologies to dependents of servicemembers, including spouses and children. 3. Requiring the Department of Defense to establish a comprehensive fertility care program to ensure that servicemembers and their families have access to a range of fertility treatments and services. Overall, the Expanding Access to Fertility Care for Servicemembers and Dependents Act seeks to address the unique needs of military families facing infertility and provide them with the support and resources necessary to pursue their desired family-building goals.

Congressional Summary of HR 6094

Expanding Access to Fertility Care for Servicemembers and Dependents Act

This bill entitles members of the armed forces and their dependents (including the reserve components) who are performing active service and are entitled to medical care under TRICARE to assisted reproductive technology services (e.g., in vitro fertilization). Such services must be provided, regardless of (1) whether the assisted reproductive technology service is related to the treatment of a service-connected disability; (2) whether the member has a serious illness or injury resulting from a service-connected disability; (3) the ability of the member or dependent to conceive a pregnancy or carry a pregnancy to term; or (4) the sex, gender, sexual orientation, or marital status of the member or dependent.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6094

Bill HR 6094 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 30, 2021. Bill HR 6094 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 30, 2021. Bill HR 6094's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of November 30, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6094

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6094

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health care coverage and access

- Health technology, devices, supplies

- Marriage and family status

- Military medicine

- Military personnel and dependents

- National Guard and reserves

- Sex and reproductive health

- Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6094

Expanding Access to Fertility Care for Servicemembers and Dependents Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the coverage of assisted reproductive technology services under the TRICARE program, and for other purposes.