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VT H0107

An act relating to coverage of fertility preservation for individuals diagnosed with cancer


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Introduced
01/21/2021
In Committee
01/21/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Session

Bill Summary

This bill proposes to require health insurance plans to provide coverage of fertility preservation for insured individuals and Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur beneficiaries diagnosed with cancer.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to require health insurance plans in Vermont to provide coverage for fertility preservation procedures, such as embryo, oocyte, and sperm cryopreservation, for insured individuals diagnosed with cancer who have not yet started cancer treatment. The bill also requires Vermont's Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur programs to provide similar coverage for their beneficiaries. The bill sets certain limitations on the coverage, such as age and lifetime benefit caps, and allows for religious exemptions. The bill requires the Vermont Agency of Human Services to seek federal approval for the Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur coverage provisions.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Read First Time and Referred to the Committee on Health Care (on 01/21/2021)

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