The Military Moms Act updates the TRICARE health insurance program for military families to recognize pregnancy and loss of pregnancy (miscarriage or stillbirth) as qualifying life events, allowing beneficiaries to make enrollment changes when these circumstances occur. The bill requires the Department of Defense to issue guidance within one year on documentation needed for these enrollment changes, such as written confirmation from a medical provider. Within two years, the bill mandates a comprehensive study of maternal health access within the military health system, examining staffing levels, wait times, travel distances, patient satisfaction, continuity of care during military relocations, and out-of-pocket costs for both military facilities and TRICARE network providers. The legislation also requires the Military OneSource program, which provides counseling and support services, to create a dedicated webpage within one year with resources on maternal health services, prenatal and postpartum care, financial assistance, and information specific to pregnant service members regarding leave and career implications. Notably, the bill explicitly excludes abortion from qualifying as a life event for TRICARE enrollment changes and prohibits abortion information from the Military OneSource resources guide.
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