MA H1104

Bill

MA H1104

Further mandating infertility insurance coverage

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to mandating infertility insurance coverage. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill further mandates infertility insurance coverage in Massachusetts. It amends the state's laws to define infertility as the inability to conceive or produce conception within a certain time period, depending on the individual's age, or the presence of a recognized medical condition. The bill also prohibits discrimination in infertility coverage based on factors such as expected lifespan, disability, medical dependency, or demographic characteristics. Additionally, it specifies that if a person conceives but is unable to carry the pregnancy to term, the prior time attempting to conceive shall be included in the infertility calculation. Overall, this bill aims to expand access to and fairness in infertility treatment coverage in the state.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Ken Gordon (D)*, Lindsay Sabadosa (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4975 (on 09/01/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1104

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1104
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1104.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1116	Relative to preserving fertility	Accompanied a study order, see H5222	Similar To
H1153	Relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions	Accompanied S648	Similar To
H4975	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
S1290	Establishing a commission to encourage acceptance of insurance by outpatient mental health providers	Accompanied a study order, see H5229	Similar To
S658	Relative to prescription drug voice synthesizers	Accompanied a study order, see S2800	Similar To
S672	To require health care coverage for emergency psychiatric services	Accompanied a study order, see S2917	Similar To
S787	Establishing a public health option	Accompanied a study order, see S2800	Similar To
S797	Relative to premium impact statements	Accompanied a study order, see S2800	Similar To
S803	Relative to coverage for chronic illness	Accompanied S771	Similar To

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