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MUNI PHILADELPHIA COUNTYlocal legislationADOPTED

City Council Resolution Supporting IVF Coverage for Military Families

Original title: Urging the United States Congress and the Trump Administration to provide comprehensive fertility care, including In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), under TRICARE in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Record date · April 30, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City Council has officially adopted a resolution urging the U.S. Congress and the federal administration to include comprehensive fertility care, specifically , in the for beneficiaries.

Why it matters

This resolution serves as a formal request from the city to federal lawmakers to expand health insurance coverage for military personnel and their families to include fertility treatments.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Military families using TRICARE

These individuals would be the primary recipients of the fertility care coverage if the federal government acts on the resolution's request.

Directly affected

City Council

The council has taken a formal position on federal policy through the adoption of this resolution.

Key Facts

  • The City Council adopted File 260401 on April 23, 2026.
  • The resolution formally requests that the U.S. Congress and the federal administration provide comprehensive fertility care under TRICARE.
  • The resolution specifically identifies In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) as a required component of the requested fertility care.
  • The request is directed toward the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) as the legislative vehicle for this change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change my local health insurance?
No. This is a symbolic resolution urging federal lawmakers to change the program, which is a federal military health insurance plan.
What is the status of this document?
The resolution has been officially adopted by the City Council.

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Local Advocacy for Federal Healthcare

The city is utilizing its legislative process to lobby for specific changes to federal military healthcare benefits.

City CouncilUnited States CongressTRICARE

Connected Entities

United States Congress, TRICARE, Trump Administration and 1 more
OrganizationUnited States Congress“The legislative body urged to act on the resolution.”Map →
OrganizationTRICARE“The military health insurance program that the resolution seeks to expand.”Map →
OrganizationTrump Administration“The executive branch urged to support the inclusion of fertility care in the NDA”Map →
OrganizationCity Council“The local governing body that adopted the resolution.”Map →

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