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ME LD1539

ME LD1539
An Act To Provide Access to Fertility Care


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Introduced
04/20/2021
In Committee
04/20/2021
Crossed Over
03/31/2022
Passed
04/18/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/25/2022

Introduced Session

130th Legislature

Bill Summary

This bill requires carriers offering health plans in this State to provide coverage for fertility diagnostic care, for fertility treatment if the enrollee is a fertility patient and for fertility preservation services. The requirements of the bill apply to health plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2023.

AI Summary

This bill requires health plans offered in Maine to provide coverage for fertility diagnostic care, fertility treatment for individuals who are fertility patients, and fertility preservation services. The requirements apply to health plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2023. The bill also directs the Superintendent of Insurance to evaluate whether the required coverage can be incorporated as part of the essential health benefit package and report to the legislature by December 31, 2022. The bill applies to all policies, contracts, and certificates executed, delivered, issued, continued, or renewed in Maine on or after January 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Subsequently PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence (on 04/25/2022)

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