Improving Access to Maternal Health for Military and Dependent Moms Act of 2024

This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a comprehensive report on maternal health care access for military families within two years. The report will analyze staffing shortages (like obstetricians and nurses), challenges in accessing care (including wait times and travel), and continuity issues during military relocations. It will also track funding and out-of-pocket costs over a decade, identifying gaps in facilities located in "maternity care deserts." The bill directly affects military service members' spouses and dependents who rely on TRICARE or military medical facilities for prenatal, birthing, and postpartum care. Its key mechanism is mandating this detailed assessment to inform future improvements.