The Gold Star Spouses Health Care Enhancement Act expands health care benefits for surviving spouses of military members who die on active duty or from service-connected causes. Currently, these Gold Star spouses lose their TRICARE health insurance (the military's health care system) and dental coverage after three years, forcing them to seek alternative coverage despite their sacrifice. This bill removes that three-year time limit, allowing Gold Star spouses to maintain both their TRICARE Prime medical coverage and dental benefits for as long as they need them, regardless of when their spouse died. The legislation applies retroactively, meaning surviving spouses who have already lost coverage under the current rules could regain eligibility. No new funding amounts or implementation deadlines are specified in the bill text.
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