FY2025 NDAA: Reproductive Health Care Provisions (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Aug. 1, 2024 |
| Report Number |
IN12400 |
| Report Type |
Insight |
| Authors |
Bryce H. P. Mendez |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
Summary:
The Department of Defense (DOD) administers a health entitlement (under Title 10, Chapter 55, of the
U.S. Code) through the Military Health System (MHS). The MHS offers health benefits and services
through its TRICARE program to approximately 9.5 million beneficiaries composed of servicemembers,
military retirees, and dependents. Congress often specifies certain TRICARE coverage parameters (e.g.,
how health care services may be delivered and cost-sharing requirements) through a National Defense
Authorization Act (NDAA).
During ongoing deliberations on an FY2025 NDAA, Congress has expressed interest in TRICARE
coverage policies for reproductive health care services. TRICARE currently covers
• reproductive health screening and preventive services,
• contraception services (i.e., birth control), and
• infertility services (e.g., diagnostic services for assisted reproductive technologies or
ART).
