A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to remove the restriction on the use of certain private institutions under the dependents' medical care program.

Extends medical benefits to the pregnant widow of a member of the uniformed service who dies while he is eligible for hostile fire pay, or from illness or injury incurred while eligible for such pay, on the same basis prescribed for granting those benefits to dependents of members who are on active duty.

Allows institutional care in any hospital for a dependent of an eligible member of the uniformed services, it such dependent is mentally retarded or has a serious physical handicap.