Gold Star Spouses Health Care Enhancement Act
Sponsored By: Representative Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced
Summary
Extends TRICARE Prime eligibility for Gold Star surviving spouses. This bill would remove the three-year cap that limits access to TRICARE Prime medical and TRICARE Prime dental for dependents who qualify as surviving spouses because a member's death is covered under section 1126 of title 10. The change applies retroactively so eligible Gold Star surviving spouses are not barred from Prime benefits based on how long ago the service member died.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Keep TRICARE Prime for Gold Star spouses
If enacted, this bill would let eligible Gold Star surviving spouses keep TRICARE Prime medical and dental beyond three years. It would remove the three-year limit for those who qualify as a dependent because the member’s death is covered by 10 U.S.C. 1126. It would apply even if the service member died before this bill becomes law. Changes would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
OH • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
NE • R
Sponsored 5/23/2025
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Sponsored 7/10/2025
Roll Call Votes
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