Press Releases
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October 30, 2024
Fertility Treatment Coverage For All TRICARE Beneficiaries
Building Military Families Network sends a letter to Congress urging the inclusion of fertility treatment coverage in the final Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act. READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE
July 30, 2024
Fertility Care Coverage for TRICARE Beneficiaries
Building Military Families Network joined the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and other MSO & VSO’s in signing a joint letter to Congress urging them to expand TRICARE benefits to include coverage for fertility treatments. READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE
June 12, 2024
Duckworth, Senate Democrats Urge Republicans to Help Pass Legislative Package to Establish a National Right to IVF and Lower IVF Costs for Families
After blocking Senator Duckworth’s legislation to protect IVF twice before, this week’s vote on the Right to IVF Act is yet another chance for Senate GOP to actually protect IVF treatment that they claim to support READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE
April 4, 2024
Rep. Wild Meets with Veteran Advocates, Discusses IVF Protections for Military Families
Yesterday, Congresswoman Susan Wild met with leaders in Pennsylvania’s veteran and military communities and Lehigh Valley health care providers to discuss the importance of supporting IVF access for veterans. During their conversation, the group highlighted the importance of protecting assisted reproductive technologies for those who serve our country. READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE
March 6, 2024
Rep. Wild Announces Local IVF Patient as State of the Union Guest, Discusses Need to Protect Assisted Reproductive Technologies
Congresswoman Wild joined IVF providers and activists today to share that she will bring Christie Nicas, who used IVF to conceive two children, as her guest for the State of the Union. READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE
February 22, 2024
Spouse named Armed Forces Insurance Ohio National Guard Spouse of the Year
Military Spouse recognized for work with Family Building and Support within the Military Community READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE
October 26, 2023
Duckworth, Pressley Renew Push to Ensure Paid Leave Benefits For Families Experiencing Pregnancy Loss, Invest in Research to Improve Care
Building Military Families Network is proud to support the legislation that was introduced by Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-07). READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE