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Provisions
August 1, 2024
Background
The Department of Defense (DOD) administers a health entitlement (under Title 10, Chapter 55, of the
US. 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).
Table 1 lists proposed reproductive health care-related provisions included in the House-passed (H.R.
8070) and the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC)-reported (S. 4638) versions of an FY2025
NDAA.
Table I. FY2025 NDAA Selected Legislative Proposals
Senate Armed Services Committee-reported
House-passed H.R. 8070                               S. 4638
Contraception Services Provisions

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