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DC B24-0699

DC B24-0699
Expanding Access to Fertility Treatment Amendment Act of 2022


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Introduced
02/28/2022
In Committee
04/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/20/2022

Introduced Session

24th Council

Bill Summary

AN ACT IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To amend the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Federal Law Conformity Act of 2000 to require an individual health plan, group plan, or health insurer offering health insurance coverage through Medicaid and the D.C. Healthcare Alliance program to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Federal Law Conformity Act of 2000 to require individual health plans, group plans, and health insurers offering coverage through Medicaid and the D.C. Healthcare Alliance program to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, including in vitro fertilization, starting January 1, 2023. The bill prohibits insurers from imposing certain limitations or restrictions on this coverage and allows religious nonprofit employers to exclude coverage for infertility treatment methods that are contrary to their bona fide religious tenets.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Public Hearing Held (on 10/25/2022)

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