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TX HB838
TX HB838Relating to conditions applicable to health benefit plan coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures.
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Introduced
12/01/2022
12/01/2022
In Committee
03/01/2023
03/01/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to conditions applicable to health benefit plan coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Insurance Code to modify the conditions applicable to health benefit plan coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures. The key changes are: (1) reducing the required duration of infertility from 5 to 3 continuous years, (2) removing the requirement that the fertilization or attempted fertilization be made only with the spouse's sperm, and (3) clarifying that the coverage is required if the patient or the patient's spouse has a history of infertility meeting the specified criteria. The changes apply to health benefit plans delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2024, with prior plans governed by the previous law.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Left pending in committee (on 04/18/2023)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Health Insurance Reform
- ‐ Maternal Health
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB838 | 12/01/2022 |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00838I.htm | 04/17/2023 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00838I.htm | 12/01/2022 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00838I.pdf | 12/01/2022 |
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