MA S640

Bill

Relative to preserving fertility

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
04/04/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to preserving fertility. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill requires health insurance plans in Massachusetts, including those offered by the Group Insurance Commission, as well as individual and group policies, health maintenance contracts, and preferred provider contracts, to provide coverage for "standard fertility preservation services" when the enrollee has a diagnosed medical or genetic condition that may directly or indirectly cause impairment of fertility. The coverage includes procedures for the procurement, cryopreservation, and storage of gametes, embryos, or other reproductive tissue. The term "standard fertility preservation services" is defined as procedures or treatments recommended by certain medical professionals and in accordance with guidelines from reputable professional organizations like the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (7)

Cynthia Creem (D)*, Julian Cyr (D), Sal DiDomenico (D), Paul Feeney (D), John Keenan (D), Mike Moore (D), Steve Xiarhos (R),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/04/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S640

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S640
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S640.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2573	Relative to GIC composition and transparency	Accompanied a study order, see H5206	Similar To
H2583	Relative to public hearings of the Group Insurance Commission	Accompanied a study order, see H4960	Similar To
H2638	Relative to the size of the Group Insurance Commission board	Accompanied a study order, see H4960	Similar To
S1659	Relative to local public housing authorities access to the dental and vision insurance plan managed by the group insurance commission	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1713	Relative to the composition of the Group Insurance Commission	Accompanied a study order, see S2679	Similar To
S1760	Relative to the size of the Group Insurance Commission Board	Accompanied a study order, see S2679	Similar To
S633	Expanding insurance options available through the group insurance commission	Accompanied a study order, see S2693	Similar To
S666	Limiting out of pocket health expenses	Accompanied a study order, see S2693	Similar To
S667	Relative to group insurance commission procurement	Accompanied a study order, see S2693	Similar To
S694	To ensure access to epinephrine for minors	Accompanied a study order, see S2917	Similar To
S726	Relative to breast cancer equity and early detection	Accompanied a new draft, see S2856	Similar To

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