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WV SB175

WV SB175
Requiring medical insurance providers to include infertility services in their policies


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Introduced
01/13/2023
In Committee
01/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/11/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The purpose of this bill is to require medical insurance providers to include infertility services in their policies. The bill makes findings. The bill provides for determination of infertility. The bill provides prohibited and permissible limitations on coverage. The bill requires rulemaking. The bill establishes an effective date. The bill provides for severability. The bill defines terms.

AI Summary

This bill requires medical insurance providers in West Virginia to include coverage for the diagnosis of infertility, medically necessary fertility treatments, and fertility preservation services in their policies. The bill defines key terms such as "infertility," "medically necessary," and "standard fertility preservation services." It prohibits insurers from imposing certain limitations on this coverage and requires the Insurance Commissioner to propose rules for implementing the bill's provisions. The bill aims to make infertility treatment more affordable and accessible for West Virginians, with the goal of attracting and retaining young families, expanding the state's health care resources, reducing overall health care costs, and improving health outcomes for children.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

To Health and Human Resources (on 01/13/2023)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Health Insurance Reform
  • ‐ Maternal Health

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