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US HR2803

US HR2803
Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act


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Introduced
05/16/2019
In Committee
06/11/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act 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 specified infertility treatments, such as in vitro fertilization, if the plan also covers obstetrical services. It also requires coverage for fertility preservation services for individuals who undergo medically necessary treatment that may impair fertility. The bill extends these infertility treatment and fertility preservation coverage requirements to Medicaid, federal employees, the military, and veterans. It also prohibits insurers from providing incentives to forego infertility treatment or reducing reimbursement rates to providers of such treatments.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (25)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 06/11/2019)

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