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Introduced
05/14/2019
05/14/2019
In Committee
05/14/2019
05/14/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to require health insurance coverage for the treatment of infertility. This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover (1) specified infertility treatments (e.g., in vitro fertilization), if the plan also covers obstetrical services; and (2) fertility preservation services for individuals who undergo medically necessary treatment that may cause impairment of fertility. Private health insurance plans must apply cost sharing for such services that does not exceed the amount for similar services covered by the plan. Further, plans are prohibited from (1) providing incentives for plan holders to forego infertility treatment, or (2) reducing the reimbursement rate to providers of such treatments. The bill also extends infertility treatment and fertility preservation coverage to Medicaid enrollees, federal employees, members of the military, and veterans.
AI Summary
This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover infertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization, and fertility preservation services for individuals undergoing medically necessary treatments that may cause infertility. It also extends infertility treatment and fertility preservation coverage to Medicaid enrollees, federal employees, members of the military, and veterans. The bill prohibits insurers from providing incentives to discourage people from using these services or reducing reimbursement rates to providers of such treatments.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 05/14/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1461/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1461/BILLS-116s1461is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1461/BILLS-116s1461is.pdf.pdf |
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