Sec. 707. Assessment on options for inclusion of assisted reproductive technology as services covered under the TRICARE program for members of the Armed Forces and dependents
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The Secretary of Defense shall conduct an assessment on options for establishing under the TRICARE program an entitlement for members of the Armed Forces and their dependents, for in vitro fertilization, and associated services. The assessment required by this section shall include consideration of the following: The extent to which such assisted reproductive technology services are safe and effective. The extent to which such services are covered by other public health programs and by private health insurance carriers and the prevailing circumstances applicable to such coverage.
The estimated costs of including such services under the TRICARE program. The expected benefits to active duty military recruiting and retention of such entitlement to care. Alternative options for Congress to consider to expand access to in vitro fertilization and associated services for members of the Armed Forces and their dependents; and Such other matters as the Secretary determines appropriate. Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives the results of the assessment required by this section.