Search Results: keywords:"military health care"

  • H. R. 9974 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the health care benefits available for Gold Star surviving spouses.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:507

    H.R. 9974, titled the "Gold Star Spouses Health Care Enhancement Act," aims to improve healthcare benefits for the surviving spouses of military members who have died in service. The bill proposes changes to Title 10 of the United States Code to remove the three-year limit on...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9974 is like a promise to help with doctor's visits and tooth check-ups for husbands or wives whose military spouses died while serving. It says they can keep getting this help for more than just three years.

  • S. 1231 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide fertility treatment under the TRICARE Program.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:889

    S. 1231 aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code to include fertility treatment as a covered benefit under the TRICARE Program for active duty members of the uniformed services and their dependents. The bill specifies the coverage of fertility-related care such as in...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill S. 1231 wants to help soldiers and their families have babies by making sure their health plan, TRICARE, will pay for things like doctors helping with getting pregnant. It's like giving them a special coupon so they don't have to worry about paying for doctors who help when they want a baby.