Gold Star Spouses Health Care Enhancement Act

This bill would let Gold Star surviving spouses keep their military health and dental coverage without a time limit. Right now, many lose access after three years. The bill removes that three‑year cut‑off for TRICARE Prime and the TRICARE dental program for surviving spouses covered under existing law (section 1126 of title 10). It also says this change applies even if the service member died before the bill becomes law.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Gold Star surviving spouses, as defined in current law (section 1126).
• What changes: No more three‑year limit for TRICARE Prime medical coverage and TRICARE dental coverage for these spouses.
• When: Applies going forward and to past cases, not just new ones.