To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program regarding treating pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select.

# HR 4381 Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would require the U.S. Department of Defense to create a pilot program that allows pregnant women to enroll in TRICARE Select (the military's health insurance plan for military families and retirees) without waiting for a standard enrollment period. Currently, pregnancy is not automatically considered a "qualifying event" that permits immediate enrollment, meaning pregnant women may have to wait until the next open enrollment window to access coverage through this plan. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily benefit pregnant women who are eligible for TRICARE (typically spouses and dependents of active-duty military members, retirees, and veterans) but are not currently enrolled in military health coverage.

It would give them faster access to prenatal care and delivery services without delays. **Current Status:** HR 4381 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Terri A. Sewell (D-Alabama).